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Prep Time: 1455 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 1455 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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Ingredients:
1 cup long grain white rice |
2 cups skinless almonds |
1 -inch piece cinnamon bark |
8 cups water |
1/2 cup sugar |
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract |
ice cubes |
Directions:
1. Wash and drain the rice. Using a spice grinder (an electric coffee grinder works well too), grind the rice until fine; combine with the almonds and cinnamon bark. Add 3 1/2 cups water and let sit overnight, covered. Blend rice mixture until smooth using a blender. Add 2 1/2 cups of water and continue blending. Add sugar and vanilla extract. Strain horchata into a bowl first using a metal strainer and then a double layer of cheesecloth; finish with up to an additional 2 cups of water until it achieves a milky consistency. Enjoy over ice.
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