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Horchata

SUBMITTED BY: Lindsay W

"Horchata is a refreshing summer drink. I learned this recipe a couple years ago from a Mexican coworker, and I was immediately addicted!"
PREP TIME  15 Min
READY IN  3 Hrs 15 Min
SERVINGS & SCALING
Original recipe yield: 2 quarts
    
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INGREDIENTS

  • 2 quarts hot water
  • 1/2 cup white sugar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 cup long grain rice
  • 1 cup milk
  • ice cubes, for serving

DIRECTIONS

  1. Pour sugar, cinnamon, and rice into hot water; stir until sugar dissolves. Cover, and let stand at room temperature for at least 3 hours, but preferably overnight.
  2. Stir in milk, then puree with a hand blender, or in batches in a standing blender until the rice resembles fine sand. Strain through several layers of cheesecloth, or through a very fine strainer. Serve over ice.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 12, 2007 by rachellej4ckj
Sorry, this was a dump out for us. Too much water, too much cinnamon, too little sugar, too little flavor. And I live in Mexico, so I know Horchata!

14 users found this review helpful


 
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NUTRITION INFORMATION

Servings Per Recipe: 8

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 149

  • Total Fat: 0.8g
  • Cholesterol: 2mg
  • Sodium: 27mg
  • Total Carbs: 32.8g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 0.5g
  • Protein: 2.7g

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