Horchata Recipe

Horchata Directions

1. 1

   Rinse the Rice

   In a fine-mesh strainer, rinse the long-grain white rice under cold running water until the water runs clear. This helps remove excess starch.

2. 2

   Soak the Rice

   In a large bowl, combine the rinsed rice and 4 cups of water. Add the cinnamon stick and let it soak for at least 4 hours, or overnight for best results.

3. 3

   Blend the Mixture

   After soaking, discard the cinnamon stick. Transfer the rice and water mixture to a blender. Blend on high until the rice is finely ground, about 1-2 minutes.

4. 4

   Strain the Liquid

   Place a fine-mesh strainer or cheesecloth over a large pitcher or bowl. Pour the blended rice mixture through the strainer to separate the liquid from the rice pulp. Use a spatula or spoon to press down and extract as much liquid as possible.

5. 5

   Sweeten the Horchata

   In the strained rice milk, stir in the sugar, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Mix until the sugar is fully dissolved.

6. 6

   Add Milk

   Add the milk to the sweetened rice milk and stir gently to combine. Adjust the sweetness or add more milk according to your taste.

7. 7

   Serve

   Serve the horchata over ice cubes in glasses. Optionally, you can sprinkle a little ground cinnamon on top for garnish.