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Prep Time: 720 Minutes Cook Time: 30 Minutes |
Ready In: 750 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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Horchata is a milky white, sweet beverage that is very popular in South America, Mexico and Spain. In El Salvador, they often times add ground morro seed for additional flavor. I am omitting that part of the recipe because it is hard to find here. Other common flavors that are sometimes added are nutmeg, allspice, or a squeeze of lime Ingredients:
2 cups white rice |
6 cups water |
3/4 teaspoon cinnamon |
1/3 cup sugar |
1 teaspoon vanilla |
Directions:
1. Soak the rice overnight in 3 cups of the water. 2. Place the rice, soaking water and cinnamon to a blender and puree for 3 minutes, or until very smooth. Strain through a fine meshed sieve or several layers of cheesecloth to ensure that there is no grit or large particles in the liquid. 3. Stir in the remaining 3 cups of water, sugar and vanilla. Adjust sugar to taste and serve well chilled. Horchata can separate as it sits, so stir well before each serving. |
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