Horchata Recipe
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Ingredients
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Rice and Almond Mixture
Liquid Base
Method
Preparation of Rice and Almonds
- 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
- 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.
- 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.
