Horchata Recipe

Time1h

Serves4

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Ingredients

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1
Soak the Rice
In a bowl, combine the long-grain white rice with 2 cups of water. Let it soak for at least 4 hours or overnight, which helps soften the rice.
2
Blend the Rice
After soaking, drain the rice and rinse it under cold water. Blend the soaked rice with the remaining 2 cups of water and the cinnamon stick in a blender until smooth, about 1-2 minutes.

3
Strain the Mixture
Place a fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth over a large bowl and pour the blended rice mixture through it to separate the liquid from the solids. Press down to extract as much liquid as possible.
4
Add Sweeteners and Milk
In the strained liquid, add the sugar, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Stir until the sugar is dissolved, then mix in the milk (or almond milk).

5
Chill and Serve
Refrigerate the horchata for at least 30 minutes to chill. Serve over ice cubes and, if desired, sprinkle with ground cinnamon before serving.