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

Looking for a refreshing and creamy drink that's also dairy-free? Look no further than this non-dairy horchata recipe! Horchata is a traditional Mexican beverage made with rice, almonds, and cinnamon, and it's perfect for sipping on a hot summer day. This version is made without dairy, so it's suitable for those with lactose intolerance or a vegan lifestyle.

But don't worry, just because it's dairy-free doesn't mean it lacks in flavor or creaminess. This recipe uses a combination of r...

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Ingredients

  • ¾ cup basmati rice
  • 6 cardamom pods, seeds removed and crushed
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, or more to taste
  • ⅓ cup peeled, slivered almonds
  • 5 cups water
  • ¼ cup white sugar

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Additional Time: 8 hrs 15 mins
  • Total Time: 8 hrs 30 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 glasses

  • Place rice in a blender and grind to a fine texture. Transfer to a large pitcher. Add crushed cardamom and cinnamon.
  • Grind almonds and 1/3 cup water together in the blender. Add to rice mixture in the pitcher. Add 4 cups water and stir. Cover pitcher and let horchata sit 8 hours to overnight.
  • Transfer horchata to the blender and add sugar. Blend, gradually adding 2/3 cup water, until smooth. Pour mixture through cheesecloth into a separate container, squeezing gently to extract the milk. Refrigerate horchata 15 minutes before serving.
  • Nutrition

    234 cal.

    • Total Fat: 5g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Sodium: 10mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 43g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 13g
    • Protein: 5g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 42mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 80mg

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