Jul 13 2026
RestaurantsAlas de FridaHorchata Recipe

Horchata Recipe

Inspired by Alas de Frida
Time1h
Serves4

Make Horchata Recipe in just 1h . Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Base Ingredients

Sweetening and Flavoring

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Soak the Rice

    In a bowl, combine the long-grain white rice and 2 cups of water. Allow the rice to soak for at least 4 hours, or overnight for best results.

  2. 2

    Blend the Rice

    After soaking, drain the rice and place it in a blender. Add the remaining 2 cups of water and the cinnamon sticks. Blend until the mixture is smooth and the rice is finely ground.

  3. 3

    Strain the Mixture

    Pour the blended mixture through a fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth into a large pitcher or bowl, pressing down to extract as much liquid as possible. Discard the solids.

Final Touches

  1. 4

    Add Sweetness and Flavor

    To the strained liquid, add the sugar, vanilla extract, milk (or almond milk), and a pinch of salt. Stir well until the sugar is fully dissolved.

  2. 5

    Chill and Serve

    Refrigerate the horchata for at least 1 hour to chill. Serve over ice and enjoy!

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