Horchata Recipe
Traditional Mexican rice drink flavored with cinnamon.
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Ingredients
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Base Ingredients
Flavoring Ingredients
Garnish (Optional)
Method
Preparation
Rinse the Rice
Place the long-grain white rice in a fine-mesh strainer and rinse it under cold running water until the water runs clear. This helps to remove excess starch.
Soak the Rice
In a large bowl, combine the rinsed rice and 4 cups of water. Let it soak for at least 4 hours or overnight for best results.
Blending
Blend the Mixture
After soaking, drain the rice and discard the soaking water. In a blender, combine the soaked rice, 2 cinnamon sticks, and 2 cups of fresh water. Blend until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
Straining and Flavoring
Strain the Mixture
Using a fine-mesh strainer or cheesecloth, strain the blended mixture into a large pitcher or bowl, pressing down with a spatula to extract as much liquid as possible.
Serving
Garnish and Serve
Serve the horchata over ice in glasses. If desired, sprinkle a little ground cinnamon on top for garnish. Enjoy chilled!
