Traditional Mexican Horchata
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Traditional Mexican Horchata
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Learn how to make the authentic Horchata drink that everyone loves! With this step-by-step tutorial, you’ll be able to make the best homemade Horchata recipe made with a few simple ingredients. Skip the store-bought mixes and use this easy recipe right at home!
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Ingredients
- 1 cup uncooked white rice
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 12 ounce Can evaporated Milk
- 12 ounce can sweetened condensed milk
- 8 cups of warm water divided
- sugar to taste
- Ground cinnamon to garnish optional
- ½ teaspoon vanilla optional
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Instructions
- Place the rice in a colander and rinse under cold water. Place the rice, cinnamon sticks (see note #1 below) and 4 cups of water into a bowl. Cover the bowl and refrigerate overnight (preferably) or a minimum of 4 hours.
- Once you're ready to blend the rice, remove most of the cinnamon sticks but it's okay to leave small pieces with the rice.
- Blend the rice in two separate batches by adding 1/2 of the rice & water with some of the cinnamon stick left behind. Puree until it's very smooth and forms a watery paste like texture. About 4 minutes long.
- Using a very fine strainer (or some cheese cloth) pour the blended mixture over a pitcher. Strain out as much liquid as possible, pushing on the solids with a spatula or spoon.
- Repeat this process for the rest of the rice, water & cinnamon mixture.
- Stir in the canned milks, vanilla, and the additional 4 cups of water. Stir well until everything is incorporated.
- Taste and add sugar or water if needed according to taste.
- Chill and stir well before serving over ice. It's normal to have some rice paste sink to the bottom of the jar/glass. Just stir before you serve and enjoy!
Notes
- Break the cinnamon sticks in large pieces before you place in the bowl to soak. This will give more flavor from the inside of the cinnamon.
- If you don't have cinnamon sticks, you can soak the rice with 1 tablespoon of cinnamon powder.
- If you decided to use vanilla, don't add too much of it as it will overpower the cinnamon & rice flavor.
- Stora in Fridge: Place in a sealed container and store it in the refrigerator. It will keep for up to 2-3 days. But I guarantee that you'll want to drink it all in a day!
- Shake Before Serving: Horchata tends to separate, so shake or stir it well before serving.
- Avoid Room Temperature: Do not leave it at room temperature for extended periods to prevent spoilage.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1cup
Calories
170kcal
(9%)
Carbohydrates
32g
(11%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
2g
(3%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Cholesterol
10mg
(3%)
Sodium
132mg
(6%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12cups
Amount Per Serving
Calories 170 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1cup | |
| Calories | 170kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 32g | 11% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 2g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 10mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 132mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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