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Ingredients
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Rice Mixture
Sweetening and Flavoring
Method
Preparing the Rice Mixture
- 1
Rinse the Rice
In a fine-mesh strainer, rinse the long-grain white rice under cold water until the water runs clear. This removes excess starch.
- 2
Soak the Rice
Place the rinsed rice in a large bowl and add 4 cups of water. Add the cinnamon sticks and let the mixture soak for at least 3 hours, or preferably overnight.
Blending and Straining
- 3
Blend the Mixture
After soaking, discard the cinnamon sticks. Transfer the rice and water mixture to a blender. Blend on high speed until the rice is finely ground, about 1-2 minutes.
- 4
Strain the Mixture
Using a fine-mesh strainer or cheesecloth, strain the blended mixture into a large pitcher or bowl. Press the mixture to extract as much liquid as possible. Discard the remaining solids.
Finishing Touches
- 5
Sweeten the Horchata
To the strained liquid, add the sugar, vanilla extract, milk (or almond milk), ground cinnamon, and a pinch of salt. Stir well until the sugar is completely dissolved.
- 6
Chill and Serve
Refrigerate the horchata for at least 2 hours to chill. Serve over ice and optionally sprinkle with additional ground cinnamon.
