How to Make Vanessa's Horchata - A Step-by-Step Guide

Horchata is a traditional Mexican drink that has been enjoyed for centuries. Made with rice, cinnamon, and sugar, this refreshing beverage is the perfect accompaniment to any spicy meal. Vanessa's Horchata recipe is a modern twist on this classic drink, combining traditional ingredients with a few surprising additions to create a truly unique and delicious beverage.

One of the key components of Vanessa's Horchata is the use of almonds. By adding ground almonds to the traditional rice ...

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Ingredients

  • 2 ⅔ cups uncooked white rice
  • 10 cups water, divided
  • 4 cinnamon sticks
  • 1 cup soy milk
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup white sugar

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Additional Time: 4 hrs
  • Total Time: 4 hrs 15 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 12 servings

  • Place about half the rice and 2 cups water in a blender; pulse until rice is roughly ground.
  • Pour about 3 cups more water in blender and add 2 cinnamon sticks; blend until cinnamon sticks are broken to pieces.
  • Pour rice mixture into a large pitcher.
  • Repeat the steps until all the rice, water, and cinnamon sticks are blended and poured into the pitcher.
  • Cover and refrigerate pitcher for at least 4 hours to overnight.
  • Strain rice mixture through a sieve into another pitcher or bowl and discard rice and cinnamon.
  • Stir soy milk, sugar, and vanilla extract into the strained liquid; chill until ready to serve.
  • Nutrition

    230 cal.

    • Total Fat: 1g
    • Saturated Fat: 0g
    • Sodium: 19mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 52g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 18g
    • Protein: 4g
    • Calcium: 30mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 78mg