Horchata Recipe
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4.9
Horchata Recipe
Description
The Horchata Recipe starts by pulsing rice, almonds, and cinnamon sticks together to break down the ingredients for flavor extraction. Water, sugar, and vanilla are added prior to blending again to incorporate the liquid and dissolve the sugar. Milk is added to provide creaminess and round out the texture.
The mixture is covered and refrigerated for 8 to 12 hours, allowing the flavors to meld and the rice and almonds to soften further. Straining through a fine mesh sieve removes solids, leaving a smooth, milky beverage. The cinnamon imparts warmth while the almonds and rice provide subtle nuttiness and body.
Horchata is typically served chilled with ice, often garnished with cinnamon. It offers a lightly sweetened, refreshing alternative drink that complements a variety of meals or can be enjoyed alone.
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cups (244g) long grain white rice (dry uncooked)
- 1/2 cup (50g) almonds sliced
- 2 cinnamon stick appox 2 1/2-inches each
- 4 cups (945ml) water cold
- 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar or more to taste
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups (475ml) milk whole
Instructions
- Add rice, almonds and cinnamon sticks to a high speed blender. Blend about 30 - 60 seconds on high speed or until finely pulverized, stopping occasionally and shaking blender if mixture sticks to the bottom.
- Pour in 2 cups water, sugar and vanilla. Blend an additional 30 seconds. If your blender can fit the additional liquid pour in remaining 2 cups water, and milk, otherwise pour into a large enough container to fit along with water and milk.
- Cover and chill 8 - 12 hours.
- Strain mixture through a fine mesh sieve into a pitcher. Serve with ice if desired, garnishing each serving with ground cinnamon or cinnamon sticks.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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