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Horchata Recipe

A refreshing traditional Mexican drink made from rice, milk, vanilla, and cinnamon.
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Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 4 hours 10 minutes
Course: Beverage
Cuisine: Mexican
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 150 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 1 cup long-grain white rice
  • 2 sticks cinnamon
  • 4 cups water
  • ½ cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups milk

Instructions 

  1. Rinse the rice under cold water.
  2. In a blender, combine rice, cinnamon sticks, and 2 cups of water. Blend until the rice and cinnamon sticks are roughly ground.
  3. Transfer the mixture to a large bowl, add the remaining 2 cups of water, and let it soak for at least 4 hours or overnight.
  4. Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a pitcher. Discard the solids.
  5. Stir in the sugar, vanilla extract, and milk until well combined.
  6. Chill in the refrigerator before serving.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 150kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 30mg | Potassium: 100mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 50IU | Calcium: 100mg | Iron: 0.5mg

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