Horchata Fresca

by Christina J. Tovar, posted on 2009-02-18 04:01:43

By Christina J. Tovar

 

I look forward to the tamale festival and the fairs where I live to get a freshly made glass of horchata. Here’s a recipe you can try at home.

What you will need:

• 1 cup uncooked white long-grain rice

• 5 cups water

• 1/2 cup milk

• 1/2 tablespoon vanilla extract

• 1/2 tablespoon ground cinnamon

• 2/3 cup white sugar

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  1. Using a Blender Combine rice and water and blend for about 1 minute. Pour into a bowl and let it stand for 3 hours minimum.

  1. Strain the rice water into a pitcher and discard the rice. Stir the milk, vanilla, cinnamon, and sugar into the rice water. Refrigerate to chill and serve.

 

*Quick Tip:

One way I like to make horchata is to add ice as needed and blend to make a Horchata Smoothie. Very tasty!

Photo Courtesy of  www.dallasnews.com

 

 

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