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Horchata Recipe

Name: El Ranchito Mexican Restaurant and Marisquerias Horchata Recipe
Cook time: 5 h
Total time: 5 h
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 1 cup Long-grain white rice; 4 cups Water (for soaking); 2 cups Milk; 2 pieces Cinnamon sticks; 1 cup Sugar; 1 tsp Vanilla extract; 1 tsp Ground cinnamon (for garnish)

Inspired by El Ranchito Mexican Restaurant and Marisqueria

Time5h

Serves6

Sweet rice drink with cinnamon.

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Ingredients

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Method

Preparation

Soak the Rice

In a bowl, combine the long-grain white rice and 4 cups of water. Allow the rice to soak for at least 4 hours or overnight for best results.

Blend the Mixture

After soaking, drain the rice and place it in a blender. Add 2 cups of fresh water and blend until the rice is finely ground, about 1-2 minutes.

Strain the Rice Mixture

Using a fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth, strain the blended rice mixture into a large pitcher, discarding the remaining solids. You should have a milky, rice-based liquid.

Add Remaining Ingredients

To the strained rice milk, add 2 cups of milk, 1 cup of sugar, 2 cinnamon sticks, and 1 tsp of vanilla extract. Stir well to combine all ingredients.

Chill and Serve

Cover the pitcher and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow the flavors to meld. Serve chilled over ice, garnished with a sprinkle of ground cinnamon.