Horchata Recipe

Preparation

1. 1

   Rinse the Rice

   Start by rinsing 1 cup of long-grain white rice under cold water until the water runs clear. This removes excess starch and helps achieve a smoother texture.

2. 2

   Soak the Rice

   In a bowl, combine the rinsed rice with 4 cups of water and add 2 cinnamon sticks. Allow the mixture to soak for at least 4 hours or overnight for best results.

3. 3

   Blend the Mixture

   Once the rice has soaked, transfer the rice, water, and cinnamon sticks to a blender. Blend on high until the rice is finely ground, about 1-2 minutes.

4. 4

   Strain the Mixture

   Using a fine mesh sieve or cheesecloth, strain the blended mixture into a large bowl or pitcher to separate the rice solids from the liquid. Press down on the solids to extract as much liquid as possible.

5. 5

   Sweeten the Horchata

   To the strained liquid, add 1 cup of sugar, 1 tsp of vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Stir until the sugar is fully dissolved.

6. 6

   Add Milk

   Finally, stir in 2 cups of milk (or non-dairy milk) to the sweetened rice water. Mix well until fully combined.

7. 7

   Chill and Serve

   Refrigerate the horchata for at least 2 hours to chill. Serve over ice and enjoy!