Fresh Horchata Recipe
A traditional Mexican beverage made from rice, milk, vanilla, and cinnamon.
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Ingredients
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Ingredients
Method
Directions
- 1
Prepare the Rice
Rinse the long-grain white rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Soak the rice in 2 cups of water for at least 3 hours or overnight.
- 2
Blend the Mixture
After soaking, drain the rice and place it in a blender along with the remaining 2 cups of water. Blend until the rice is finely ground, about 1-2 minutes.
- 3
Strain the Mixture
Strain the blended mixture through a fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth into a large pitcher, pressing down to extract as much liquid as possible.
- 4
Add Remaining Ingredients
Stir in the milk, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and sugar into the strained rice water. Mix well until the sugar is fully dissolved.
- 5
Serve
Serve the horchata over ice and enjoy. Optionally, sprinkle a little extra ground cinnamon on top for garnish.