Horchata (Authentic Mexican Recipe)

Horchata (Authentic Mexican Recipe)

from mylatinatable.com
320 min

Horchata is a delicious rice (or coconut) based drink that you can find at most Mexican restaurants in the United States and abroad.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup of white rice
  • 1 cup sugar (adjust depending on how sweet you want - 2/3 cup of sugar if you want it less sweet.)
  • 1/2 cup chopped almonds
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 1 Tbsp vanilla
  • 1 Can (12 ounces Evaporated milk)
  • 1.5 cups of milk or almond milk
  • 1 Liter of water
  • Ice

Directions

  1. 1

    Start by soaking the rice, cinnamon, and almonds in a bowl of water all night, or at least for 5 hours so that the rice softens slightly.

  2. 2

    Strain the water from the cinnamon, rice, and almond mixture that were soaking, disposing of water.

  3. 3

    Blend the cinnamon, rice, and almond mixture with evaporated milk until a smoother mix is formed and the grains of rice are completely ground.

  4. 4

    Strain the resulting liquid into a pitcher, and add the sugar, vanilla, and milk. Mix well until everything is well combined.Add a liter of water, and serve with ice. Enjoy!

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