Horchata Recipe

A refreshing Mexican drink made from rice, milk, vanilla, and cinnamon.

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Prep Time 10 mins

Soaking Time 4 mins

Total Time 4 mins

Course Beverage

Cuisine Mexican

Servings servings

Calories 150 kcal

Equipment

Blender
Fine-mesh strainer
Pitcher

Ingredients:

Main Ingredients

1 cup long-grain white rice
4 cups water divided
1 stick cinnamon
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 cup sugar
2 cups milk

Instructions:

Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear.
In a blender, combine the rice, 2 cups of water, and the cinnamon stick. Blend until the rice and cinnamon are roughly ground.
Transfer the mixture to a large bowl and add the remaining 2 cups of water. Let it sit at room temperature for at least 4 hours.
Strain the rice mixture through a fine mesh strainer into a pitcher. Discard the solids.
Stir in the vanilla extract, sugar, and milk. Chill in the refrigerator until cold.
Serve over ice and enjoy!

Notes:

Adjust the sweetness to your liking by adding more or less sugar.

Nutrition value:

Calories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 4gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 100IUCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Keywords:

Keyword Horchata

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