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Giliø kava (Acorn Coffee)
Giliø kava (Acorn Coffee) is a traditional Lithuanian recipe for the classic method of making a coffee substitute from acorns. The full recipe is presented here and I hope you enjoy this classic Lithuanian version of: Acorn Coffee (Giliø kava).
prep time
20 minutes
cook time
70 minutes
Total Time:
90 minutes
Additional Time:
(+2–3 days drying)
Makes:
1 jar
Rating: 
Tags : Wild FoodMilk RecipesLithuania Recipes
This is a traditional Lithuanian method to prepare coffee from acorns.
Ingredients:
1l (4 cups) acorns
1l (4 cups) milk
Method:
Pick ripe acorns on a dry autumn day. Take them home, brush free of any dirt and debris then arrange in a single layer on newspaper. Allow to dry at room temperature for 2-3 days.
After this time, shell the acorns, transfer to a large saucepan and pour over the milk. Bring to a simmer and cook for 45–60 minutes, until the acorns are soft.
Blot the acorns dry then place in a dry frying pan and toast until golden brown. Turn out onto a plate and allow to cool before grinding in a coffee grinder and storing in an air-tight jar.
To make coffee, bring 500ml water per mug to a boil. Add in 4 tsp acorn coffee per mug and boil for 2–3 minutes. Pour into mugs, whiten with milk or cream and sweeten with sugar to taste.
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