Horchata Recipe
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Ingredients
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Base Ingredients
Sweetening Ingredients
Final Ingredients
Method
Preparation of Rice Mixture
- 1
Rinse the Rice
In a fine mesh strainer, rinse 1 cup of long-grain white rice under cold water until the water runs clear. This removes excess starch.
- 2
Soak the Rice
In a large bowl, combine the rinsed rice, 4 cups of water, and 1 cinnamon stick. Let it soak for at least 4 hours or overnight at room temperature.
Blending and Straining
- 3
Blend the Mixture
After soaking, remove the cinnamon stick, and transfer the rice and soaking water to a blender. Blend on high until the mixture is smooth and the rice is finely ground, about 1-2 minutes.
- 4
Strain the Mixture
Using a cheesecloth or fine mesh strainer, strain the blended mixture into a large pitcher or bowl, discarding the solid rice pulp. Press gently to extract as much liquid as possible.
Sweetening and Serving
- 5
- 6
Add Milk and Cinnamon
Stir in 2 cups of milk (dairy or non-dairy) and 1 tsp of ground cinnamon until fully combined.
- 7
Serve Over Ice
Serve the horchata over ice in tall glasses. Optionally, sprinkle with additional ground cinnamon before serving.
