Horchata
Serves 1
Directions
- 1Add 1 cup of white rice to a bowl.
- 2Pour 4 cups of water into the bowl with the rice.
- 3Add 2 cinnamon sticks to the rice and water mixture, reserving one for garnish.
- 4Soak the rice, water, and cinnamon sticks overnight.
- 5Transfer the soaked rice, water, and cinnamon sticks into a blender.
- 6Add 1 can of sweetened condensed milk to the blender.
- 7Add 1 tablespoon of vanilla extract to the blender.
- 8Pour 1 cup of white sugar into the blender.
- 9Add 2 cups of whole milk to the blender.
- 10Blend the mixture until smooth.
- 11Pour the blended mixture through a mesh strainer to remove any bits.
- 12Add about 2 cups of water to the strained horchata mixture.
- 13Pour the horchata into a glass with ice.
- 14Garnish with a cinnamon stick and a sprinkle of cinnamon powder.
Ingredients
- 1 cup white rice
- 4 cups water
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 1 can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup white sugar
- 2 cups whole milk
Equipment
bowlblendermesh strainer
Tips
- Soak the rice overnight to make the water milky.
- Run the blended mixture through a mesh strainer to ensure a smooth horchata texture.
- Save one cinnamon stick for garnish.
- This recipe is easy to make and yields the best horchata ever