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Horchata

Recipe Information

Description:
Horchata is a delicious Latin American recipe usually served as a dessert. It requires about 3 hours, 10 minutes of prep time and about 0 minutes of cooking time for a combined total time of 3 hours, 10 minutes. The overall cooking skill level is considered easy. This recipe will yield 6 servings if prepared as directed.
Servings 6
Preparation Time 3 Hours, 10 Minutes
Cook Time 0 Minutes
Total Time 3 Hours, 10 Minutes
Difficulty Easy
Main Ingredient Rice
Category Rice & Grains
Meal Lunch; Dinner; Snack
Type Dessert
Subtype Drink
Cuisine Latin American; Mexican
Diet

Ingredients

  • 1 cup uncooked white long-grain rice

  • 5 cups water

  • 2 cinnamon sticks

  • 1/2 cup milk

  • 1/2 tablespoon vanilla extract

  • 2/3 cup white sugar

Directions

  • Combine the rice and water in a blender and blend until the rice starts to break up, about 1 minute. Add the 2 cinnamon sticks to the rice water.

  • Allow the rice water and cinnamon mixture to stand at room temperature for at least three hours.

  • After the cinnamon has steeped, strain the mixture through a fine sieve or cheesecloth into a large pitcher. Add the milk, vanilla, and sugar and stir well. Chill in and serve over ice.

Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories: 213 cal

  • Total fat: 1g

  • Cholesterol: 2mg

  • Sodium: 16mg

  • Potassium: 72mg

  • Carbohydrate: 48g

  • Fiber: 1g

  • Sugar: 23g

  • Protein: 3g