Agua Horchata Recipe
Make Agua Horchata Recipe in just 4h . Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Preparation
- 1
Rinse the Rice
Place the long-grain white rice in a fine-mesh strainer and rinse it under cold water until the water runs clear. This helps remove excess starch.
- 2
Soak the Rice
In a large bowl, combine the rinsed rice and the cinnamon stick with 4 cups of water. Allow the mixture to soak for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, to soften the rice.
Blending and Straining
- 3
Blend the Mixture
After soaking, remove the cinnamon stick and transfer the rice and water mixture to a blender. Blend on high speed for about 1-2 minutes until smooth and creamy.
- 4
Strain the Mixture
Using a fine-mesh strainer or cheesecloth, strain the blended mixture into a large pitcher or bowl. Press down on the solids to extract as much liquid as possible.
Finishing Touches
- 5
Add Remaining Ingredients
To the strained liquid, add 2 cups of milk, 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, 1 cup of sugar, a pinch of salt, and 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon. Stir well to combine.
- 6
Serve Chilled
To serve, pour the Agua Horchata over ice cubes in a glass. You can garnish with a sprinkle of ground cinnamon if desired.