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Horchata
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Also known as Horchata de Arroz · Mexican Rice Drink
Long-grain rice and cinnamon soaked overnight, blended and strained into a cool, milky, sweet drink with a whisper of vanilla. The most popular of Mexico’s aguas frescas, served over ice with tacos.
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- Servings
- Makes about 1.5 litres
- Prep
- 15 min
- Total
- 10 h 15 min
Ingredients
long-grain rice200 g
cinnamon sticks1
water1½ l
caster sugar120 g
vanilla extract1 tsp
blanched almonds (optional)40 g
ice cubes1 bag
Instructions
- 01
Rinse the . Warm 750 ml of the , break the into pieces and soak them with the and the , if using, overnight (at least 8 hours).
- 02
Blend everything, including the soaking water, for 2 minutes until as smooth as possible.
- 03
Strain through a fine cloth, squeezing to extract all the liquid.
- 04
Stir in the remaining , the and until dissolved.
- 05
Chill for at least 2 hours and serve over the , stirring first as it settles.
Notes
- Soak overnight and strain through cloth for a smooth, not gritty, drink.
- Stir before pouring; the rice starch sinks.
- Spanish horchata is a different drink, made from tiger nuts.
Nutrition per serving
- Calories
- 160 kcal
- Protein
- 2 g
- Carbs
- 34 g
- Fat
- 2 g
Estimated from the ingredients.
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