How to Make Horchata - A Step-by-Step Guide

Horchata is a traditional Mexican drink that has been enjoyed for centuries. It is a refreshing and creamy beverage made from rice, milk, and cinnamon, and is often sweetened with sugar or sweetened condensed milk. The origins of horchata can be traced back to Spain, where it was made with tiger nuts, but over time it has evolved into the delicious rice-based drink that is popular in Mexico and other Latin American countries today.

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Ingredients

  • 5 cups water
  • 1 cup uncooked white long-grain rice
  • ⅔ cup white sugar
  • ½ cup milk
  • ½ tablespoon vanilla extract
  • ½ tablespoon ground cinnamon

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Additional Time: 3 hrs
  • Total Time: 3 hrs 10 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 cups

  • Pour water and rice into a blender; mix until rice begins to break up, about 1 minute. Let rice and water stand at room temperature for at least 3 hours.
  • Strain rice water into a pitcher and discard rice. Stir in sugar, milk, vanilla, and cinnamon.
  • Chill thoroughly before serving over ice.
  • Nutrition

    213 cal.

    • Total Fat: 1g
    • Saturated Fat: 0g
    • Cholesterol: 2mg
    • Sodium: 16mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 48g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 23g
    • Protein: 3g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 45mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 73mg