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Ingredients
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Horchata Ingredients
Method
Horchata Preparation Steps
- 1
Rinse the Rice
Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear to remove excess starch.
- 2
Soak the Rice
In a large bowl, combine the rinsed rice, 2 cups of water, and cinnamon sticks. Allow the mixture to soak for at least 4 hours or overnight for best results.
- 3
Blend the Mixture
After soaking, transfer the rice mixture to a blender. Add 2 more cups of water and blend on high until the rice is finely ground and the mixture is creamy.
- 4
Strain the Mixture
Using a fine mesh sieve or cheesecloth, strain the blended mixture into a pitcher, discarding the solids.
- 5
- 6
Chill and Serve
Refrigerate the horchata for at least 1 hour to chill. Serve over ice and enjoy!