Horchata Recipe
Traditional Mexican drink made with rice, milk, and cinnamon.
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Ingredients
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Rice Preparation
Flavoring
Final Mixture
Method
Rice Preparation
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.
Soak the Rice
In a bowl, combine the rinsed rice and 4 cups of water. Let it soak for at least 4 hours or overnight at room temperature for better flavor.
Flavoring
Add Cinnamon
After soaking, transfer the rice and water to a blender. Add 2 cinnamon sticks and 1 tsp of vanilla extract.
Final Mixture
Blend the Mixture
Blend the mixture on high speed for about 1-2 minutes until smooth. The rice should be finely ground.
Strain the Mixture
Using a fine-mesh strainer or cheesecloth, strain the blended mixture into a large bowl or pitcher. Discard the solids.
Serve
Serve over ice in tall glasses. Sprinkle with ground cinnamon to taste. Enjoy your refreshing horchata!