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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Optional Garnish
Method
Preparation
- 1
Rinse the Rice
In a fine mesh strainer, rinse the long-grain white rice under cold water until the water runs clear to remove excess starch.
- 2
Soak the Rice
In a bowl, combine the rinsed rice and 2 cups of water. Allow the rice to soak for at least 4 hours or overnight for best results.
Cooking
- 3
Blend the Rice
After soaking, drain the rice and transfer it to a blender. Add the remaining 2 cups of water and cinnamon sticks. Blend until the mixture is smooth and the rice is finely ground, about 1-2 minutes.
- 4
Strain the Mixture
Pour the blended mixture through a fine mesh sieve or cheesecloth into a large bowl or pitcher, pressing down to extract as much liquid as possible. Discard the solids.
- 5
Serving
- 6
Chill and Serve
Chill the horchata in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes. Serve over ice, and sprinkle with ground cinnamon if desired.
