Horchata Recipe

Time4h

Serves4

Traditional rice milk drink with cinnamon

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Ingredients

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1
Prepare the Rice
Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear. This helps to remove excess starch.
2
Soak the Rice
Combine the rinsed rice, 4 cups of water, and the cinnamon stick in a large bowl. Let it soak for at least 4 hours or overnight for best results.
3
Blend the Mixture
After soaking, remove the cinnamon stick. In a blender, combine the soaked rice and water mixture, and blend until smooth.
4
Strain the Mixture
Strain the blended mixture through a fine mesh sieve or cheesecloth into a pitcher. Discard the solids.
5
Add Flavorings
Stir in the milk, sugar, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt into the strained liquid. Mix until the sugar is dissolved.
6
Serve
Serve the horchata over ice, and sprinkle with ground cinnamon before serving. Enjoy!