Horchata
My version of the beloved Horchata recipe includes rice, almonds, milk, vanilla, cinnamon, and water. Quick to prepare, it's refreshing and so delicious!
Servings: 12
Ingredients
- 1 cup long grain white rice, uncooked
- ½ cup chopped or sliced almonds,
- 2 cinnamon sticks, or use 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 4 cups water, divided
- ⅔ cup granulated sugar, or your choice of substitute sweetener
- 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
- 2 cups milk, you can also use oat milk or nut milk
- Ice, for serving
Instructions
- Combine rice, almonds, and cinnamon sticks in a high powered blender; pour in about ¼ cup water and blend until mixture is ground.
- Pour in 2 cups water, add the sugar and vanilla extract, and continue to blend until combined, about 30 seconds. Pour the mixture into a large bowl or container; add in the remaining water and milk.
- Cover tightly and refrigerate overnight.
- When ready, using a fine mesh or cheese cloth, strain the mixture into a pitcher. Stir it well, and serve over ice.
Notes
- For a creamier horchata, increase milk and reduce water.
- Use a fine mesh strainer to remove any rice residue for a smoother texture.
- Create a strawberry horchata (horchifresa) by blending strawberries after soaking.
- Change up horchata with coffee by adding ground coffee to the soaking mix or using cooled espresso instead of some water.
Nutrition
Calories: 159kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 4mg | Sodium: 23mg | Potassium: 110mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 68IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 71mg | Iron: 1mg