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horchata-recipe

Horchata Recipe

A refreshing traditional Mexican drink made from rice, milk, vanilla, and cinnamon.
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Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Chilling Time 4 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Course: Beverage
Cuisine: Mexican
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 150 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 1 cup long-grain white rice
  • 4 cups water divided
  • 1 stick cinnamon
  • 1 cup milk
  • ½ cup sugar or to taste
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions 

  1. Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear.
  2. In a blender, combine the rice, 2 cups of water, and the cinnamon stick. Blend until the rice and cinnamon are roughly ground.
  3. 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 or overnight.
  4. Strain the rice mixture through a fine mesh strainer into a pitcher. Discard the rice solids.
  5. Stir in the milk, sugar, and vanilla extract until the sugar is dissolved. Chill in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
  6. Serve over ice and enjoy!

Nutritional Value

Calories: 150kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 50mg | Potassium: 120mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 100IU | Calcium: 100mg | Iron: 1mg

Keywords

Horchata, Mexican Beverage, Rice Drink
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