Ethiopian Sunflower Seeds Juice

• sunflower seeds↗2 cups
• head rue (Tena Adam) or 1 head gingerroot (peeled, sliced)1
• honey (as required) or sugar (as required)↗
• water↗4 cups

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Rinse the sunflower seeds with cold water.

2. 2

   In a cooking pot, cover the sunflower seeds in cold water; boil for 15 minutes or until soft.

3. 3

   Strain in colander and discard the liquid; place the sunflower seeds in a food processor (blender), add 4 cups of cold water; grind and mash until all the seeds are crushed.

4. 4

   Strain and pour the sunflower juice into a container; add a branch of rue or ginger root; cover and keep it in fridge.

5. 5

   For one glass of sunflower juice, add 1 teaspoon of honey or 1/2 teaspoon of sugar; mix it well and drink.

6. 6

   Always shake the container to mix the sunflower juice before pouring into a glass.