Easy Horchata Recipe
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Easy Horchata Recipe
Description
This Easy Horchata recipe uses rinsed long-grain white rice blended with water and cinnamon sticks to break down the grains and extract cinnamon flavor. The blended mixture is refrigerated for 8 to 12 hours to fully infuse and mellow the flavors. After chilling, it is strained through a nut-milk bag or fine mesh to remove solids, leaving a smooth liquid.
Dairy or dairy-free milk is stirred in along with vanilla extract and maple syrup, which provide creaminess and sweetness. The beverage is served over ice and optionally garnished with ground cinnamon or a cinnamon stick for extra aroma.
Substitutions include using ground cinnamon if sticks are unavailable, at a ratio of half a teaspoon per stick. The drink can be prepared ahead of time and kept chilled for a refreshing, soothing treat.
Ingredients
- 1 cup long-grain white rice rinsed
- 4 cups water
- 2 cinnamon stick
- 2 cups milk dairy or dairy-free milk
- ⅓ cup maple syrup or other sweetener
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Add the rice, water, and cinnamon sticks to a high-powered blender. Blend for about 40 to 60 seconds, until the rice and cinnamon sticks are grounded.
- Pour the mixture into a large container. Then cover and let it chill in the fridge for 8 to 12 hours, or preferably overnight.
- Strain the mixture through a nut-milk bag into a pitcher.
- Stir in the milk, vanilla, and maple syrup. Taste test and add more sweetener if needed.
- Serve over ice and and garnish with freshly ground cinnamon or cinnamon sticks.
Notes
- If cinnamon sticks are unavailable, substitute with 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon in the blending step.
- Using a glass pitcher is convenient for chilling and serving this recipe.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 93 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 93kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 20g | 7% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 118mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 49mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 11g | 22% |
| Calcium | 138mg | 14% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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