Traditional Horchata Recipe

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Traditional Horchata
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Ingredients
5
Count
Nutrition
340
Calories
Total time
370
Minutes
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. The traditional way to make horchata is with a metate y mano(a tradiotonal type of mortar and pestle). For those of us less adventurous, or simple those with less time, we can use a blender.
  2. Pulverize the rice using a metate y mano or your blender. Grind the mixture as smooth as possible.
  3. Combine the rice with the almonds, cinnamon and lime zest. Let this mixture stand overnight or 6 hours minimum.
  4. Place the mixture in the blender jar and blend for at least 3 - 5 minutes until the mixture is smooth and no long has a gritty texture.
  5. Add 2 cups of water and blend again for just a few seconds.
  6. Place a large sieve over a mixing bowl.
  7. Line the sieve with 3 layers of damp cheesecloth.
  8. Pour in the rice mixture, a little at a time and keep stirring to help the mixture go through the sieve.
  9. Once all the liquid has passed through to the bowl gather the cloth together at the top, give it a twist and squeeze out any additional liquid.
  10. Now add 2 more cups of water and stir in as much sugar as you'd like, to taste.
  11. If the mixture is too thick, add some additional water.
  12. Cover and refrigerate. The drink should keep several days, refrigerated.
  13. Serve in a tall glass over ice.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 340.18 Kcal (1424 kJ)
Calories from fat 136.33 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 15.15g 23%
Sodium 5.84mg 0%
Potassium 197.98mg 4%
Total Carbs 48.36g 16%
Sugars 34.75g 139%
Dietary Fiber 2.96g 12%
Protein 6.81g 14%
Iron 1.3mg 7%
Calcium 68.3mg 7%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 460.44 Kcal (1928 kJ)
Calories from fat 184.52 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 20.5g 23%
Sodium 7.91mg 0%
Potassium 267.98mg 4%
Total Carbs 65.45g 16%
Sugars 47.04g 139%
Dietary Fiber 4g 12%
Protein 9.21g 14%
Iron 1.8mg 7%
Calcium 92.5mg 7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 7.5
    Points
  • 10
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • very low sodium,
  • cholesterol free,
  • good source of fiber

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