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Nutritional Values
480kcal
8gProtein
80gCarbs
12gFat
5gFibre
250 ml + 2 fartonsServing
* Per serving · 250 ml + 2 fartons. May vary.
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Horchata and Fartons
How to order / say it
Say it
Horchata y Fartons — [or-CHA-tah ee FAR-tonz]
Order
Please bring some Horchata and Fartons.
Locally
Por favor, tráigame horchata y fartons.
Say locally
A refreshing tiger nut milk drink served with soft, sweet pastries.
Why try it?
Horchata and Fartons are a staple of Valencian culture, offering a sweet respite during the warm months. This combination symbolizes the region's ability to transform modest ingredients into celebrated delicacies.
How it tastes
Horchata is creamy, nutty, and slightly sweet with a cool, refreshing finish. Fartons are soft, light pastries, perfect for dipping, providing a delightful contrast to the drink's smoothness.
Origin & History — first documented: 1250
Horchata has roots in Valencia dating back to the 13th century, specifically in Alboraya, where tiger nuts were abundantly grown. Combined with Fartons in the mid-20th century, it became a quintessential summer treat.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 🥜 300 g tiger nuts
- 🥕 1 L water
- 🍯 100 g sugar
- 🌾 200 g flour
- 🧂 7 g yeast
- 🫒 30 ml olive oil
Method
- 1 Soak tiger nuts in water overnight; blend and strain to make horchata.
- 2 Mix flour, yeast, sugar, and oil to form a dough for fartons.
- 3 Let dough rise, then shape into logs and bake until golden.
- 4 Serve horchata chilled with freshly baked fartons.
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