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Horchata

Horchata is a delightful and refreshing Mexican beverage that combines the creamy essence of rice with the aromatic warmth of cinnamon. Perfect for cooling off on a hot day or as a sweet accompaniment to spicy meals, this easy-to-make drink brings a taste of tradition right to your home. With its rich texture and comforting flavor, horchata is sure to impress family and friends at any gathering.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Course: Beverage
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 210
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup long-grain white rice
  • 2 cinnamon sticks
  • 2 cups water for blending
  • 1 cup whole milk or almond milk
  • ½ cup sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • Ice cubes for serving

Method
 

  1. Rinse the rice under cold water until clear. Soak in water overnight (or for at least 4 hours).
  2. Drain the soaked rice and blend with 2 cups of fresh water and cinnamon sticks until coarse.
  3. Strain the mixture through a fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth into a bowl or pitcher.
  4. Mix in the whole milk, sweetened condensed milk, and vanilla extract. Stir well.
  5. Chill for at least 2 hours before serving over ice with a sprinkle of cinnamon.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 4gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 85mgSugar: 24g

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