Horchata Recipe
Sweet rice milk beverage with cinnamon
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Ingredients
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Base Ingredients
Flavoring Ingredients
Method
Preparation of Rice Mixture
- 1
Rinse and Soak the Rice
Rinse the long-grain white rice under cold water until the water runs clear to remove excess starch. Soak the rinsed rice in 2 cups of water for at least 4 hours, or overnight for best results.
- 2
Blend the Rice
After soaking, drain the rice and add it to a blender along with the remaining 2 cups of water. Blend on high until the rice is finely ground and the mixture is somewhat cloudy, about 1-2 minutes.
Infusing Flavor
- 3
Combine and Infuse
Pour the blended rice mixture into a large bowl or pitcher. Add the cinnamon stick and let it sit at room temperature for about 2 hours to infuse the flavors.
Straining and Finalizing
- 4
Strain the Mixture
After the infusion period, strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth into another bowl or pitcher. Press down on the solids to extract as much liquid as possible.
- 5
- 6
Chill and Serve
Chill the horchata in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving. Serve in glasses over ice and sprinkle with ground cinnamon before enjoying.
