Horchata Recipe

Name: The Original Cocina Azuls Horchata Recipe
Cook time: 4 h
Total time: 4 h
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 1 cup Long-grain white rice; 4 cups Water; 1 stick Cinnamon stick; 2 cups Milk; 1 cup Sugar; 1 tsp Vanilla extract; 1 pinch Salt; 1 to taste Ice (optional)

Inspired by The Original Cocina Azul

Time4h

Serves4

Traditional Mexican drink made with rice, milk, and cinnamon.

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Ingredients

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Method

Horchata Preparation Directions

1
Soak the Rice
In a bowl, combine the rice and 2 cups of water. Let it soak for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight.
2
Blend the Mixture
After soaking, drain the rice and place it in a blender. Add the soaked water (2 cups), cinnamon stick, and blend until smooth.
3
Strain the Liquid
Using a fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth, strain the blended mixture into a pitcher, discarding the solids.
4
Combine with Remaining Ingredients
Add the milk, sugar, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt to the strained liquid. Stir until the sugar is dissolved.
5
Serve
Serve chilled over ice if desired. Enjoy your refreshing horchata!

Horchata Recipe

Ingredients

Horchata Ingredients

Method

Horchata Preparation Directions

Soak the Rice

Blend the Mixture

Strain the Liquid

Combine with Remaining Ingredients

Serve

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