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Traditional Horchata
This refreshing traditional horchata is perfect for hot summer days or as an accompaniment to spicy Mexican dishes.
Prep Time
10 min
Servings
6
Cook Time
0 min
Easy
Ingredients
- ✓1 cup white rice, uncooked
- ✓2 cinnamon sticks
- ✓4 cups warm water
- ✓1/2 cup granulated sugar
- ✓1 tsp vanilla extract
- ✓1/2 cup milk (optional)
- ✓Ground cinnamon for garnish
- ✓Ice cubes for serving
Instructions
- 1
In a blender, grind rice and cinnamon sticks until they become a fine powder.
- 2
Transfer to a large bowl and add warm water. Cover and let soak at room temperature for at least 3 hours or overnight.
- 3
Pour the mixture back into the blender and blend until smooth.
- 4
Strain through a fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth into a pitcher.
- 5
Add sugar, vanilla, and milk (if using). Stir until sugar dissolves.
- 6
Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving.
- 7
Serve over ice and sprinkle with ground cinnamon.
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