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| MexicanFood.net HORCHATA |
Horchata is an old-world drink that was enjoyed by the Aztecs. Today this agua fresca is served throughout
Mexico, as well as in many authentic Mexican restaurants in the United States. Horchata is a cool and soothing
enhancement to spicy food.
•1 cup uncooked white rice
•1/4 cup ground, blanched almonds or almond meal
•1 cinnamon stick
•6 cups water, divided
•1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
•1/2 cup sugar
Put the rice in a blender and grind to a powder (about 2-3 minutes). You can also use a spice grinder or coffee
grinder for this. Grind the mixture as smooth as possible. Combine the pulverized rice, ground almonds and
cinnamon stick. Cover tightly and allow to set overnight or at least 6 hours.
Remove the cinnamon stick and place the rice mixture in the blender. Blend for 4 or 5 minutes until the mixture is
smooth, powdery and no longer has a gritty texture. Add 2 cups of water, and blend again for about 15 seconds.
Strain into a pitcher through several layers of dampened cheesecloth (or a coffee filter). Do not skip this step or
the drink will have a chalky taste.
Add 4 more cups water and the vanilla and sugar, stirring until the sugar dissolves. If the mixture is too thick, add
some additional water. Horchata should have the consistency of milk. The drink is supposed to be sweet, so
taste and add more sugar, if desired.
Cover and refrigerate. Horchata will keep several days, refrigerated. Serve it chilled in tall glasses over ice.
Makes 1-1/2 quarts.
Mexico, as well as in many authentic Mexican restaurants in the United States. Horchata is a cool and soothing
enhancement to spicy food.
•1 cup uncooked white rice
•1/4 cup ground, blanched almonds or almond meal
•1 cinnamon stick
•6 cups water, divided
•1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
•1/2 cup sugar
Put the rice in a blender and grind to a powder (about 2-3 minutes). You can also use a spice grinder or coffee
grinder for this. Grind the mixture as smooth as possible. Combine the pulverized rice, ground almonds and
cinnamon stick. Cover tightly and allow to set overnight or at least 6 hours.
Remove the cinnamon stick and place the rice mixture in the blender. Blend for 4 or 5 minutes until the mixture is
smooth, powdery and no longer has a gritty texture. Add 2 cups of water, and blend again for about 15 seconds.
Strain into a pitcher through several layers of dampened cheesecloth (or a coffee filter). Do not skip this step or
the drink will have a chalky taste.
Add 4 more cups water and the vanilla and sugar, stirring until the sugar dissolves. If the mixture is too thick, add
some additional water. Horchata should have the consistency of milk. The drink is supposed to be sweet, so
taste and add more sugar, if desired.
Cover and refrigerate. Horchata will keep several days, refrigerated. Serve it chilled in tall glasses over ice.
Makes 1-1/2 quarts.
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