Lactose Free Traditional Horchata

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1To a saucepan, add 2 cups of water, 2 cinnamon sticks, and 1.5 cups of sugar.
  2. 2Set the saucepan on high heat and allow the sugar to dissolve.
  3. 3Once the sugar has dissolved, transfer the simple syrup, set it aside, and allow it to cool down.
  4. 4Once the simple syrup has cooled down, add 2 cups of white rice flour (ground white rice) to a blender cup.
  5. 5Add the simple syrup along with the cinnamon sticks to the blender.
  6. 6Add 2 additional cups of water and 2 teaspoons of Mexican vanilla blend to the blender.
  7. 7Mix on high speed for 3 minutes.
  8. 8After 3 minutes, transfer the mixture to a jar.
  9. 9Use a piece of cheesecloth to strain the horchata mixture into the jar.
  10. 10Add between 6 to 8 cups of water to the jar, depending on desired dilution, and mix.
  11. 11Taste and adjust the horchata as needed.
  12. 12Add ice or add it before serving.
  13. 13Garnish with a cinnamon stick.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups water
  • 2 cinnamon sticks
  • 1.5 cups sugar
  • 2 cups white rice flour
  • 2 cups water
  • 2 tsp Mexican vanilla blend
  • 6 cups water
  • 8 cups water

Equipment

saucepanblenderjarcheese cloth

Tips

  • If you can't find rice flour or don't mind waiting, soak 1.5 cups white rice with 0.5 cup sliced almonds overnight or for at least 4 hours.
  • You can use your sweetener of choice such as stevia, monk fruit sweetener, or agave nectar instead of sugar.
  • Taste the horchata and adjust the dilution as needed.