Pea Milk

Ingredients
1 cup dry split yellow peas
enough water to cover
3 cups water

Instructions
Soak peas in room temperature water to cover for eight hours or overnight.
Rinse and drain in a colander placed in the sink.
Add drained peas to a high-speed blender, along with the fresh water. Puree until smooth, about one minute.
Using a nut milk bag, cheesecloth, or fine strainer, strain. Reserve the pea solids in the nut milk bag for use in soups or stews..
In a saucepan over medium heat, cook the pea milk for thirty minutes. Allow to cool.
Store the milk in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to five days. 
Enjoy!