Horchata Recipe

Time4h

Serves6

Make Horchata Recipe in just 4h . Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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1
Rinse the Rice
Place the long grain white rice in a sieve or fine-mesh strainer and rinse under cold running water until the water runs clear. This removes excess starch and prevents the horchata from becoming too thick.
2
Soak the Rice
In a large bowl, combine the rinsed rice and 4 cups of water. Add the cinnamon stick and let it soak for at least 4 hours, or overnight for best results. This allows the flavors to infuse.

3
Blend the Mixture
After soaking, remove the cinnamon stick and transfer the rice and water mixture into a blender. Blend on high speed until the rice is finely ground, about 1-2 minutes.
4
Strain the Blend
Pour the blended mixture through a fine-mesh strainer or cheesecloth into a large pitcher or bowl to remove the rice solids. Use a spatula to press down on the mixture to extract as much liquid as possible.

5
Add Remaining Ingredients
To the strained rice milk, add 1 cup of milk, 1 cup of sweetened condensed milk, 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, and 2 tablespoons of sugar. Stir until well combined.
6
Chill and Serve
If desired, chill the horchata in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour. Serve over ice, sprinkled with ground cinnamon on top. Enjoy!