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Ingredients
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Horchata Ingredients
Method
Horchata Directions
- 1
Soak the Rice
Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Place the rinsed rice in a bowl with 2 cups of water and let it soak for at least 3 hours or overnight.
- 2
Blend the Mixture
After soaking, drain the rice and add it to a blender with the remaining 2 cups of water and the cinnamon sticks. Blend on high until the mixture is smooth and the rice is finely ground.
- 3
Strain the Mixture
Pour the blended mixture through a fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth into a large pitcher. Press down on the solids to extract as much liquid as possible. Discard the solids.
- 4
- 5
Serve
Serve the horchata over ice if desired. Stir well before serving.