Horchata Recipe
A sweet rice drink flavored with cinnamon and vanilla.
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Ingredients
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Horchata Ingredients
Method
Preparation Instructions
- 1
Soak the Rice
In a bowl, combine the long-grain white rice and 2 cups of water. Allow it to soak for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- 2
Blend the Mixture
After soaking, drain the rice and place it in a blender with the remaining 2 cups of water and the cinnamon sticks. Blend until the rice is finely ground.
- 3
Strain the Mixture
Using a fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth, strain the blended mixture into a pitcher to separate the liquid from the rice solids.
- 4
- 5
Chill and Serve
Refrigerate the horchata for at least 1 hour. Serve over ice if desired and garnish with a sprinkle of ground cinnamon.
