Horchata

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Measure half a cup of long grain rice.
  2. 2Measure half a cup of long grain rice.
  3. 3Measure half a cup of long grain rice.
  4. 4Add holes to cinnamon and 2 cloves of star anise.
  5. 5Add holes to cinnamon and 2 cloves of star anise.
  6. 6Add holes to cinnamon and 2 cloves of star anise.
  7. 7Add 1/4 cup of fresh almonds.
  8. 8Add 1/4 cup of fresh almonds.
  9. 9Add 1/4 cup of fresh almonds.
  10. 10Toast the ingredients over a fire or in the oven until aromatic.
  11. 11Toast the ingredients over a fire or in the oven until aromatic.
  12. 12Toast the ingredients over a fire or in the oven until aromatic.
  13. 13Add 2 cups of regular water to the toasted rice.
  14. 14Add 2 cups of regular water to the toasted rice.
  15. 15Add 2 cups of regular water to the toasted rice.
  16. 16Let the rice marinate in the water for 6 hours.
  17. 17Let the rice marinate in the water for 6 hours.
  18. 18Let the rice marinate in the water for 6 hours.
  19. 19Pour the rice and water mixture into a blender.
  20. 20Pour the rice and water mixture into a blender.
  21. 21Pour the rice and water mixture into a blender.
  22. 22Add half a can of sweetened condensed milk.
  23. 23Add half a can of sweetened condensed milk.
  24. 24Add half a can of sweetened condensed milk.
  25. 25Add half a cup of white sugar.
  26. 26Add half a cup of white sugar.
  27. 27Add half a cup of white sugar.
  28. 28Add one tablespoon of real vanilla extract.
  29. 29Add one tablespoon of real vanilla extract.
  30. 30Add one tablespoon of real vanilla extract.
  31. 31Add one cup of whole milk.
  32. 32Add one cup of whole milk.
  33. 33Add one cup of whole milk.
  34. 34Blend until everything is combined.
  35. 35Blend until everything is combined.
  36. 36Blend until everything is combined.
  37. 37Strain the mixture, pressing down to extract all the liquid.
  38. 38Strain the mixture, pressing down to extract all the liquid.
  39. 39Strain the mixture, pressing down to extract all the liquid.
  40. 40Add one more cup of milk for a creamier texture or water if preferred.
  41. 41Add one more cup of milk for a creamier texture or water if preferred.
  42. 42Add one more cup of milk for a creamier texture or water if preferred.
  43. 43Give it a good mix.
  44. 44Give it a good mix.
  45. 45Give it a good mix.

Ingredients

  • 0.5 cup long grain rice
  • 0.5 cup long grain rice
  • 0.5 cup long grain rice
  • holes cinnamon
  • holes cinnamon
  • holes cinnamon
  • 2 cloves star anise
  • 2 cloves star anise
  • 2 cloves star anise
  • 0.25 cup fresh almonds
  • 0.25 cup fresh almonds
  • 0.25 cup fresh almonds
  • 2 cups regular water
  • 2 cups regular water
  • 2 cups regular water
  • 0.5 can sweetened condensed milk
  • 0.5 can sweetened condensed milk
  • 0.5 can sweetened condensed milk
  • 0.5 cup white sugar
  • 0.5 cup white sugar
  • 0.5 cup white sugar
  • 1 tablespoon real vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon real vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon real vanilla extract
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 cup milk

Equipment

blender

Tips

  • You can save the meal if you make horchata frequently.
  • Add more milk if you like it creamy, or water if you don't.