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Horchata

A creamy and sweet Mexican drink made with rice, almonds, and flavored with cinnamon and vanilla.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Total Time 4 hours
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Beverage
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 200
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 cup Long-Grain White Rice Opt for high-quality rice for better flavor extraction.
  • 1 cup Raw Almonds Select fresh, unsalted almonds for a rich nutty taste.
  • 4 cups Water Filtered water is best.
  • 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar Adjust to taste.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Choose pure vanilla extract for authenticity.
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon Use Ceylon cinnamon for a sweeter flavor.
  • 1 cup Coconut Milk Use full-fat for creaminess.
  • as needed Iced Water or Ice Cubes Serve with ice to keep cool.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Gather all ingredients including rice, almonds, water, sugar, vanilla extract, and cinnamon.
  2. Soak the rice and almonds in water for at least 4 hours or overnight.
  3. Blend the soaked rice and almonds with 4 cups of fresh water until finely ground.
  4. Strain the blended mixture using a fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 5mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gCalcium: 2mgIron: 4mg

Notes

This horchata is a perfect refreshing drink for summer gatherings.

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