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Horchata

A refreshing Mexican beverage made from rice, milk, vanilla, and cinnamon.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 4 hours
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Beverage
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Base Ingredients
  • 1 cup long-grain white rice rinsed
  • 5 cups water for soaking and blending
  • 1 cup milk can use almond or coconut milk for a dairy-free version
  • 1 cup sugar adjust to taste
  • 1 tbsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon plus extra for garnish
  • 1 pinch salt

Method
 

Prepare the Rice
  1. Soak the rinsed rice in 2 cups of water for at least 3 hours or overnight.
Blend Ingredients
  1. Drain the rice and place it in a blender with the remaining 3 cups of water. Blend until smooth.
Strain the Mixture
  1. Strain the blended rice mixture through a fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth into a bowl, discarding the solids.
Combine and Chill
  1. Stir in the milk, sugar, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and salt. Mix well and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.
Serve
  1. Serve chilled over ice, garnished with a sprinkle of cinnamon.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 3gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 150mgSugar: 25gVitamin A: 100IUCalcium: 150mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Horchata can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Shake well before serving.

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