Horchata
A creamy, cinnamon-scented rice-and-milk drink, served cold over ice. Tico horchata often includes a little ground rice and cinnamon for body.
Costa Rican 20 min plus soaking 6 servings
Costa RicanDrinksVegetarian
Ingredients
6 srv
- 1 cupwhite rice
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 4 cupswater
- 2 cupsmilk
- 1/2 cupsugar (to taste)
- 1 tspvanilla
- ground cinnamon (to serve)
Instructions
- 1
Soak the rice with the cinnamon sticks in the water for a few hours or overnight.
- 2
Blend the soaked rice and water until very smooth.
- 3
Strain well through a fine sieve or cloth to remove the grit.
- 4
Stir in the milk, sugar, and vanilla. Chill and serve over ice, dusted with cinnamon.
Notes
Straining well is the difference between silky and gritty. Adjust sweetness and thickness with milk. Some add a little ground almond or sesame for richness. Photo: Adobe Stock (#527509835), licensed.
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