Horchata De Arroz (Mexican Rice Drink)
This Mexican horchata recipe is very easy to make and uber flavorful. It contains all the traditional ingredients authentic horchata has, but I've made a few adjustments to make it even richer and creamier!
Ingredients
- 1 cup uncooked white rice (any kind will do)
- 1/4 cup almonds, chopped
- 2 cinnamon sticks or 2 teaspoons of cinnamon powder
- 1 can (14 ounces) of condensed milk
- 2 1/2 cups milk
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 cups water 2 cups for soaking the rice, 1 cup to add at the end
- Ice, for serving
Instructions
Soak the rice
- Combine the uncooked white rice, chopped almonds, and cinnamon sticks (or powder) in a large bowl or pot.
- Cover the mixture with water and mix them well so the flavors distribute evenly.
- Leave the mixture to soak for at least 5 hours but preferably overnight. The rice should be soft before you continue with the other steps.
blend the rice and the mixture
- Place the mixture into a blender.
- Blend the ingredients until all of the rice is completely ground up and you are left with a smooth mixture.
- Again, strain the blended liquid into a large pitcher. This will remove any chunky pieces.
- You may need to use a spatula or spoon to help press the juice out of the pulpy, paste-like mixture.
- Put it in the fridge for at least one hour.
Finish off the Mexican Horchata
- In a seperate bowl, mix together the milk, condensed milk, and vanilla extract.
- Finally, combine the two mixtures with 1 cup of water in a large jar. Make sure the ingredients are well mixed before serving this drink.
- Add ice to the serving glasses and serve your Mexican horchata chilled and decorated with a cinnamon stick. Sprinkle some cinnamon powder on top.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 222kcalCarbohydrates: 51gProtein: 9gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.001gCholesterol: 26mgSodium: 94mgPotassium: 365mgFiber: 1gSugar: 31gVitamin A: 260IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 263mgIron: 1mg
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