Agua de Limon con Chia
This is a classic Mexican agua fresca. The chia seeds absorb the limeade and swell into gelatinous pearls, creating a unique texture that's incredibly refreshing. The most important part of the process is how you add the chia seeds; if you just dump them in, they will form a solid, clumpy mass at the bottom of the pitcher.
Ingredients
- 8-10 limes about 1 cup, juiced
- 12 cups room temperature water
- 1/2 cup sugar or to taste
- 3 Tbsp chia seeds
Method
- Juice limes to yield 1 cup juice.
- Combine lime juice, water and sugar in large pitcher, stirring until sugar dissolves.
- Slowly pour in chia seeds while stirring constantly to prevent clumping.
- Let mixture rest 30 minutes until seeds become soft and gelatinous.
- Stir well and serve over ice.
Notes
Keep stirring while adding chia seeds to prevent them from clumping at the bottom.