Easy Strawberry Horchata Recipe
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Easy Strawberry Horchata Recipe
Description
Easy Strawberry Horchata starts by soaking long-grain rice in water to soften it, allowing the starches to release. The soaked rice, cinnamon stick, and cloves are blended thoroughly, then strained to remove solids, producing a spiced rice milk base. Fresh strawberries and vanilla extract are blended into the strained liquid, adding bright fruity flavor and aromatic complexity. Cane sugar sweetens the mixture, and sweetened condensed milk may be added for extra creaminess and richness.
The drink is served chilled over ice, garnished with sliced fresh strawberries, making it visually appealing and refreshing. The combination of cinnamon, cloves, and strawberry delivers a balance of warm and fresh flavors that enrich the horchata experience beyond its traditional profile.
To maintain smoothness, the horchata is strained through a fine sieve or cheesecloth, removing any graininess. The recipe notes recommend using fresh strawberries for optimal taste and suggest freezing the horchata in ice cube trays for future use without diluting flavors. It should be stored in the refrigerator and consumed within three days to retain freshness.
Ingredients
- 1 cup long-grain rice uncooked
- 6 cups water
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 2 cloves whole
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 16 ounces strawberries hulled
- 1/2 cup cane sugar
- 3/4 cup sweetened condensed milk optional
- strawberry for garnish, fresh, sliced
Instructions
- Rinse and strain uncooked rice.
- Soak rice in 6 cups of water for 2 to 4 hours. Make sure you use a container that is large enough to keep the rice submerged.
- Place soaked rice and water in blender with cinnamon stick broken in half and cloves and blend for 1 to 2 minutes until well blended.
- Strain through a sieve and discard solids.
- Return strained liquid to a blender with vanilla extract, strawberries, and sugar and blend for 1 to 2 minutes and strain, if desired.
- Taste and add more water or sugar to your liking or sweetened condensed milk if you want a creamy strawberry horchata.
- If the sweetness is to your liking, garnish with fresh sliced strawberries and pour into glasses filled with ice.
Notes
- Use fresh strawberries for the best flavor and aroma in the horchata.
- Strain the blended mixture well using a fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth for a silky smooth texture.
- Store the horchata in an airtight container refrigerated and consume within 3 days to keep freshness.
- Freeze leftover horchata into ice cubes to chill drinks without dilution or make frozen treats.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 153 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 153kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 36g | 12% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 11mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 116mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 15g | 30% |
| Vitamin A | 8IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 33mg | 37% |
| Calcium | 26mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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