Jul 14 2026

Horchata Recipe

Time5h
Serves6

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Ingredients

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Rice and Almond Mixture

Liquid Base

Method

Preparation of Rice and Almonds

  1. 1

    Soak the Rice and Almonds

    In a bowl, combine the long-grain white rice and raw almonds. Rinse the mixture under cold water until the water runs clear. Drain and place in a large bowl. Add 2 cups of water and the cinnamon sticks. Let it soak for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.

Blending and Straining

  1. 2

    Blend the Mixture

    After soaking, transfer the rice, almonds, cinnamon sticks, and soaking water into a blender. Add an additional 2 cups of water. Blend on high speed for about 2-3 minutes until the mixture is smooth and creamy.

  2. 3

    Strain the Mixture

    Place a fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth over a large bowl. Pour the blended mixture through the strainer to separate the liquid from the solids. Use a spatula to press down on the solids to extract as much liquid as possible. Discard the solids.

Final Mixing

  1. 4

    Mix Ingredients

    In the bowl containing the strained liquid, add the milk, vanilla extract, sugar, and a pinch of salt. Stir well to combine and dissolve the sugar.

  2. 5

    Chill and Serve

    Refrigerate the horchata for at least 2 hours before serving. Serve it over ice and enjoy!

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