Vegan Horchata Recipe
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4.9
Vegan Horchata Recipe
Description
This recipe begins by blending uncooked long-grain white rice with water and ground cinnamon until the rice particles break down and the mixture appears milky. The mixture is then refrigerated to soak overnight, allowing flavors to meld and soften the rice further. After soaking, the liquid is strained through cheesecloth or a fine mesh strainer into a pitcher to remove rice solids and cinnamon residue, aiming for a smooth texture.
Plant-based milk is added along with sugar and vanilla extract to enrich and sweeten the drink. The final horchata has a mild cinnamon aroma and sweet vanilla flavor, with a slightly gritty texture due to the rice particles. It is typically served chilled over ice, offering a refreshing dairy-free alternative to traditional horchata.
The recipe emphasizes thorough blending and straining to achieve the creamiest possible drink. Multiple strainings may be necessary to remove remaining solids that could create chalkiness. Adjustments in sugar and plant milk type allow for customization of sweetness and creaminess.
Ingredients
- 1 cup long-grain white rice uncooked, or brown rice
- 6 cups of water
- 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
- 2 cups plant-based milk any variety
- ¼ to ½ cup sugar depending on sweetness preference
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Pour rice, water, and cinnamon into a blender and blend it until the rice is broken up and the water looks milky, let it sit overnight in the refrigerator.
- Using cheesecloth or a fine mesh strainer over a pitcher to remove the rice, pour the rice milk into a pitcher.
- Add the plant-based milk, sugar, and vanilla extract, mix well, and enjoy it poured into a glass of ice.
Notes
- Blend rice thoroughly before soaking to break down grains and extract flavor fully.
- The overnight soaking in the refrigerator is crucial for developing creaminess and flavor.
- Strain well, possibly more than once, to remove rice and cinnamon residue and avoid chalky texture.
- For creamier horchata, blend the mixture both before and after soaking.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4to 6 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 250 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 250kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 52g | 17% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.3g | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 183mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 146mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 13g | 26% |
| Vitamin A | 12IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 217mg | 22% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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