Horchata, a delightful and refreshing plant-based beverage, has its roots in ancient civilizations and is now cherished across the globe for its creamy texture, delicate flavor, and versatility. Made from various ingredients, including rice, nuts, and seeds, horchata offers a delicious blend of sweetness and nutty flavors. Whether enjoyed chilled as a thirst-quenching drink on a hot summer day or served as a complement to a delectable dessert, horchata's unique taste has captivated palates for centuries. In this article, we will embark on a journey to discover the best horchata recipe, exploring different ingredients, preparation methods, and the art of achieving the perfect balance of flavors.
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HORCHATA (CINNAMON RICE MILK)
Recently had homemade rice milk in a Mexican restaurant in San Francisco. I talked to a few friends and they told me a few different ways to make it. Here is a simple version (I like to add vanilla, but it is optional). Seriously, it is the best ever - and, it costs just pennies to make!
Provided by IVYP
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American Mexican
Time 3h50m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, combine rice, water and cinnamon stick. Set aside for 3 hours.
- After 3 hours, bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for 30 minutes. Allow to cool.
- Puree rice mixture in a blender until smooth. Strain through cheesecloth or a fine sieve. Flavor with vanilla and sugar to taste. Chill, and serve over ice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 135.3 calories, Carbohydrate 31.4 g, Fat 0.2 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 1.7 g, Sodium 8.3 mg, Sugar 12.6 g
HORCHATA
Horchata is a refreshing summer drink. I learned this recipe a couple years ago from a Mexican coworker, and I was immediately addicted!
Provided by Lindsay W
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American Mexican
Time 3h15m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- 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.
- 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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 149.1 calories, Carbohydrate 32.8 g, Cholesterol 2.4 mg, Fat 0.8 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 2.7 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, Sodium 24.5 mg, Sugar 14 g
HORCHATA MADE EASY
Horchata (cinnamon rice milk) has been a favorite addition to the many Mexican meals I've had in the Bay Area. It's lightly sweet and refreshing. This is a much easier recipe than the traditional method which requires up to 3 hours to make.
Provided by jheelan
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American Mexican
Time 20m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Heat water, sugar, and cinnamon in a saucepan over medium heat. Simmer until sugar is dissolved, whisking occasionally, about 5 minutes. Allow mixture to cool for 10 minutes.
- Pour rice milk into a large pitcher.
- Stir sugar water into rice milk. Serve chilled or over ice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 153.9 calories, Carbohydrate 32.4 g, Fat 1.7 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 2.5 g, SaturatedFat 0.2 g, Sodium 69.3 mg, Sugar 10 g
HORCHATA DE ARROZ (RICE DRINK)
Refreshing rice drink with a hint of cinnamon. This version does not need to be boiled. Make a slush,if desired, by adding crushed ice. Enjoy!
Provided by LatinaCook
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American Caribbean
Time 12h15m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Place the rice in a bowl with enough water to cover it and let it soak overnight.
- Strain the rice and discard the water. Stir the cold water and evaporated milk together. Place the drained rice into a blender along with half of the diluted milk. Blend until the rice is finely ground, about 30 seconds. Add the sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla; blend well. Pour in the remaining diluted milk; blend.
- Line a strainer with two layers of cheesecloth. Place the strainer over another bowl to catch the liquid. Strain the rice milk through the cheesecloth, discard the solids. Repeat the process if necessary. Serve over ice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 396 calories, Carbohydrate 71.8 g, Cholesterol 27.4 mg, Fat 7.5 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 9.7 g, SaturatedFat 4.4 g, Sodium 108.8 mg, Sugar 34.7 g
MEXICAN RICE MILK, HORCHATA MEXICANA
This rice drink is both refreshing and delicious. It is made with rice, almonds, cinnamon, water, sugar, and vanilla. For more nutrition, in many homes, milk and almonds are added but they are optional. It is very popular in Mexico. Since it is made without milk it will keep in the fridge for days. However, because it is so good,...
Provided by Juliann Esquivel
Categories Other Drinks
Time 20m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- 1. First, in a large pot rinse rice two or three times in cool water.
- 2. Now combine rice and (almonds optional) with about 10 cups of water and a broken-up cinnamon stick. Cover with plastic wrap and let stand overnight, for 24 hours or up to two days. I put mine in the fridge covered and sometimes just leave it in the fridge for two days.
- 3. After overnight, 24 hours or two days (whichever length of time you chose), remove from the refrigerator and strain the rice and cinnamon sticks from the water. Do not throw the water out.
- 4. In a blender, process on high about a cup of the rice mixture with a half cup sugar, 1 cup of the rice water, and the soaked cinnamon sticks on high. Process until the sugar is dissolved and the mixture looks very smooth. Pour into a pitcher.
- 5. Next, do the remaining rice and the rest of the sugar and cinnamon sticks and process again until all is dissolved. (If you chose to soak almonds with your rice then you will have ground the almonds along with the rice as well.) Remember try for a very smooth mixture.
- 6. Now add all of the rice and almond mixture back into the reserved rice water mix very well. Let stand for about 10 minutes.
- 7. Now you are ready to strain all of the rice water mixture through a cheesecloth. Put it over another pitcher push down in the pitcher somewhat and I secure the cheesecloth ends over the edge of the pitcher with a very large rubber band all around the outside of the pitcher. I then strain the mixture slowly until all the liquid has been poured back into the pitcher. Remove the cloth discard the contents. Sometimes I strain twice.
- 8. Now if you like you may add the cup of milk and the vanilla. Stir well and taste for sweetness to your liking. Refrigerate. When nice and cold, serve in tall glasses over ice. Enjoy.
- 9. In Mexico sometimes after a very hot or spicy meal cool glasses of Horchata are served after the meal to calm and cool the taste buds. Of course, anytime is great to enjoy a refreshing glass of Horchata.
- 10. I will post my picture tomorrow, as I have rice and soaking in my fridge as I write this. I plan on making the Horchata tomorrow.
ICED HORCHATA COFFEE
Iced Gevalia® Cold Brew Coffee gets a flair of Mexico with hints of almond and cinnamon.
Provided by Jamie Justice Yost
Categories Drinks Recipes Coffee Drinks Recipes
Time 15m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Combine rice, water, and almonds in a blender. Blend mixture until well combined, about 2 minutes. Mixture will be coarse.
- Strain mixture through a fine sieve or cheesecloth into a pitcher; discard solids. Stir in cold brew concentrate and blue agave.
- Serve over ice. Garnish with cinnamon sticks, if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 310.5 calories, Carbohydrate 50.7 g, Fat 9.3 g, Fiber 4.7 g, Protein 7.1 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 30.9 mg, Sugar 4.9 g
LOLA'S HORCHATA
A very easy way to make great horchata!
Provided by LOLA
Categories Breakfast and Brunch Drinks
Time 3h10m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Pour the rice and water into the bowl of a blender; blend until the rice just begins to break up, about 1 minute. Let rice and water stand at room temperature for a minimum of 3 hours.
- Strain the rice water into a pitcher and discard the rice. Stir the milk, vanilla, cinnamon, and sugar into the rice water. Chill and stir before serving over ice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 213.2 calories, Carbohydrate 48.4 g, Cholesterol 1.6 mg, Fat 0.6 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 2.9 g, SaturatedFat 0.3 g, Sodium 16 mg, Sugar 23.3 g
FAST EASY HORCHATA
I got this recipe from a friend from work, and she got it from a Mexican restaurant. This is in other words "rice water" it tastes like a rice pudding drink.The original recipe requires you to use actual rice, but this is a fast, refreshing version. The rice flour can be found at your local grocery store in the hispanic isle. Tip: I like to use the pitcher to mix everything well with a spoon and the put the finished drink in an empty milk gallon container and give it all a good shake.
Provided by Kitty Kat Cook
Categories Beverages
Time 5m
Yield 1 gallon, 10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Fill a measured pitcher with 3 cups of water. Add rice flour, vanilla, cinnamon and mix well.
- This will ensure there aren't any clumps.
- Add the rest of the water to the 1 gallon measure line, condensed milk and sugar (to taste) Stir and mix well. Enjoy!
AUTHENTIC HORCHATA
A light, sweet drink perfect for the holidays or on a hot summer day! With a milky consistency, this drink is infused with cinnamon and vanilla, adding to its Spanish origin. Try if you love the the flavor of rice pudding or want a new dessert drink recipe! Will last about 4 days in the refrigerator.
Provided by Teira H.
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Spanish
Time 10h15m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Grind rice into very fine, cornmeal-sized pieces using a blender or coffee grinder.
- Transfer ground rice to a medium bowl, pour warm water on top, and drop in cinnamon sticks. Cover and refrigerate, 8 hours to overnight.
- Remove the cinnamon sticks. Place mixture back in the blender and puree until as smooth as possible.
- Line a sieve with a couple layers of cheesecloth and strain the mixture. Squeeze cloths to extract as much flavor as possible.
- Stir in milk, sugar, and vanilla extract until sugar has dissolved. Chill completely, at least 2 hours.
- Serve over ice, garnished with cinnamon.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 189.5 calories, Carbohydrate 38.2 g, Cholesterol 6.5 mg, Fat 1.8 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 4.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Sodium 38.2 mg, Sugar 20.8 g
MILK-RICE HORCHATA
Horchatas are whitish refreshing beverages usually made with rice, but can also be made from ground almonds and/or cantaloupe seeds.
Provided by Mexi-Rosie
Categories Beverages
Time 25m
Yield 10-12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Soak the rice overnight in the water with the cinnamon strips.
- Next day discard cinnamon strips.
- Process in blender in 3 batches with evaporated milk and soaking water. Pass through sieve after each processing.
- Pour into a pitcher, add theskim milk, sweeten, add vanilla and mix well by stirring.
- Refrigerate until serving time.
- Sprinkle a little cinnamon on each serving just before drinking.
RICK BAYLESS'S HORCHATA
Martha's recipe is adapted from one in Mexican food expert and chef Rick Bayless's book "Authentic Mexican."
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Drink Recipes
Yield Makes about 1 quart
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- The night before serving, pulverize the rice in a spice grinder. Transfer to a large bowl and add the almonds and cinnamon stick. Stir in 2 1/2 cups hot tap water, cover, and let stand for at least 6 hours.
- Remove cinnamon stick and discard. Puree the mixture in a blender until no longer gritty, about 4 minutes. Add 2 cups water and blend for a few seconds more. Set a large sieve lined with 3 layers of dampened cheesecloth over a medium bowl. Pour the almond rice mixture in, a little at time, stirring gently to help the liquid pass through, and then gather up the corners of the cheesecloth and squeeze out all the liquid. Stir sugar and salt into the strained liquid. If the consistency is too thick, add water. Cover and refrigerate. Stir before pouring into glasses.
AGUA DE HORCHATA
This Horchata is the kind that is served in "neverias" or ice-cream shops in Mexico. It is creamy and easy to do. Grinding the rice twice brings out all the starch and flavor. Prep time is the time needed for the rice to soak. One reviewer stated that I don't know what I'm talking about and that the rice should be soaked overnight...if you choose to soak it longer, the result will be the same and you will still need to strain it as stated---twice. I do know what I'm talking about: I'm Mexican and live in Mexico.
Provided by Mami J
Categories Beverages
Time 10m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Rinse the rice in a colander. Place in a blender and add enough water to cover by an inch; soak 5 or 10 minutes. Add the vanilla and cinnamon and blend until finely ground. Drain the liquid through colander into a pitcher.
- Return the ground rice to the blender. Add the condensed milk and about 2 cups water and blend again. Drain into the pitcher. Discard any remaining rice.
- Add more water to the pitcher, one cup at a time, until it has the right amount of sweetness for you. Add ice and serve cold.
- Note: you can add 1 cup sugar or so and 1 cup milk, instead of the sweetened condensed milk . I suppose you could use rice or even soy milk, but I haven't tried it.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 262.2, Fat 3.6, SaturatedFat 2.2, Cholesterol 13, Sodium 49.2, Carbohydrate 51.1, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 21, Protein 5.5
HORCHATA
In this Horchata recipe, the mixture of ground rice and almonds is accented with a hint of lime. Depending on your preference, you can use more or less water for a thinner or creamier beverage. -James Schend, Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 15m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Place rice in a blender; cover and process 2-3 minutes or until very fine. Transfer to a large bowl; add almonds, cinnamon stick, lime zest and hot water. Let stand, covered, at room temperature 8 hours., Discard cinnamon stick. Transfer rice mixture to a blender; cover and process 3-4 minutes or until smooth. Add sugar; process until sugar is dissolved., Place a strainer over a pitcher; line with double-layered cheesecloth. Pour rice mixture over cheesecloth; using a ladle, press mixture through strainer., Stir in cold water. Serve over ice. If desired, sprinkle with cinnamon and serve with lime.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 134 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 12mg cholesterol, Sodium 82mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (21g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein.
HORCHATA
This cinnamon-vanilla rice drink is a frothy Mexican classic. Rice flour offers a nice shortcut, eliminating the customary need to soak grains of rice overnight and grind them. Condensed milk gives the blend sweetness. For a spiked version, stir in a little rum.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Drink Recipes
Time 1h
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Bring whole milk and cinnamon stick to a simmer in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Remove from heat, and transfer to a bowl. Whisk in condensed milk, flour, and vanilla. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Strain mixture through a fine sieve, and stir in rum if using. Divide among 4 ice-filled glasses. Garnish with ground cinnamon and cinnamon sticks.
FAST AND EASY HORCHATA
What the heck is Horchata, Torrey??? It's a traditional chilled Mexican drink, made from rice (or almonds) and poured over ice. It tastes like...um...imagine if rice pudding were a dink. That's what it tastes like. SO delicious. Normally it's an overnight process to make this (soaking rice and all), but I didn't have that...
Provided by Torrey Moseley
Categories Other Drinks
Time 15m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- 1. In heavy pan, bring milk, salt and cinnamon just to boil over medium heat.
- 2. HINT: Save the jug from your milk to store the finished Horchata in....it's convenient, and you'll know what the "expiration" date is.
- 3. Remove from heat. Whisk in sweetened condensed milk, rice or almond flour and vanilla.
- 4. Pour back into empty milk jug. Chill in refrigerator (for at least an hour or so before serving). Store in refrigerator. Will keep beyond the original expiration for the milk by a few days.
- 5. The rice/almond flour will settle to bottom, so before serving...shake up jug to redistribute rice/almond flour (aren't you glad you saved the milk jug??). Pour over ice. Garnish with ground cinnamon or a cinnamon stick.
GOLDEN HORCHATA
In this Ayurvedic spin on horchata-a Mexican drink made from rice-the traditional seasoning of cinnamon is boosted by fresh turmeric, a powerful superfood that has been shown to reduce inflammation and lower blood pressure and cholesterol.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Drink Recipes
Time 5m
Yield Makes 2 1/2 cups
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a blender, process rice, 3 cups water, honey, vanilla, turmeric, and cinnamon until very smooth. Strain mixture through a sieve; discard solids. Serve over ice, sprinkled with more cinnamon.
ALMOND MILK HORCHATA
This is not your traditional horchata recipe by any means. Our family was craving horchata so I searched this site for recipes but they were all so labor intensive. I was inspired to create an easy version and I think I succeeded. I hope you enjoy it as much as we do! It's like heaven in a glass - so sweet and creamy that it could even be served as a dessert! This is more of a Spanish version with the almond flavoring. K
Provided by melissacraddock
Categories Drinks Recipes
Time 4h5m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Mix rice milk, almond milk, and condensed milk together in a gallon jug. Add vanilla and almond extracts and mix again. Pour about 2 cups into a bowl; add cinnamon and whisk well until mostly combined.
- Pour cinnamon mixture back into the jug and stir to combine. Add cinnamon sticks and refrigerate for at least 4 hours; overnight is best. Stir before serving over ice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 188.8 calories, Carbohydrate 33.9 g, Cholesterol 13.3 mg, Fat 4.3 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 4.4 g, SaturatedFat 2.3 g, Sodium 84.6 mg, Sugar 21.4 g
NO WAIT HOMEMADE HORCHATA
We LOVE horchata, but are always disappointed in the amount of wait time required to make it. One day I decided to try to cook the rice slightly before making the drink because I wanted it NOW! We really like it and think it tastes just a good as the original recipe we tried which calls for the rice to be soaked over night.
Provided by MamaMeg
Categories Beverages
Time 20m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Combine rice and water together in saucepan. Bring to a boil and continue to let boil for about 5 minutes.
- Drain water from rice.
- Combine milk and rice and blend together. Strain the milk and rice mixture through cheesecloth.
- Add sugar, vanilla, and cinnamon. Feel free to use less or more sugar and cinnamon depending on personal preference.
- Add plenty of ice.
STRAWBERRY-HORCHATA RASPADOS
This Mexican snow cone is flavored by a strawberry version of the rice-based drink, horchata. It came to The Times from the pastry chef Fany Gerson, who grew up in Mexico City, after the newspaper put out a call for shaved-ice recipes. Ms. Gerson advises the use of Mexican cinnamon in the drink, suggests adding a second can of condensed milk to the syrup if you desire a stickier, sweeter outcome, and makes the excellent point that there is no need to seek out an expensive ice crusher to make a raspado. You can use a blender to crush ice.
Provided by The New York Times
Categories dessert
Time 8h20m
Yield About 6
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350 degrees. On a cookie sheet, toast 3/4 cup of the almonds until golden. Cool, coarsely chop and set aside.
- Combine remaining almonds with rice, cinnamon and 3 cups hot water in a large container. Cool to room temperature and refrigerate overnight. In a blender, purée mixture with condensed milk, evaporated milk and salt until smooth. Strain over a fine sieve; if you don't have one, use a cheesecloth over a colander.
- Mash strawberries lightly with a fork and put a little on the bottom of each glass. Place shaved ice on top, and pour rice and almond syrup over it. Top with cinnamon and chopped almonds.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 738, UnsaturatedFat 23 grams, Carbohydrate 91 grams, Fat 34 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 23 grams, SaturatedFat 10 grams, Sodium 241 milligrams, Sugar 63 grams, TransFat 0 grams
HORCHATA
Steps:
- In a wide skillet pour milk. Bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and cook, stirring frequently, until reduce by half, 20-30 minutes. Strain into a large saucepan and add the water and cinnamon sticks.
- Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer and cook 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and let sit 15 minutes. Remove the cinnamon sticks and reserve.
- Combine the sugar, rice flour, and vanilla extract in a bowl. Pour in the milk mixture and whisk to incorporate well. Refrigerate at least 4 hours. Then pour the mixture into a pitcher, discarding the sediment that has settled on the bottom of the bowl. Serve cold over ice, with cinnamon sticks as stirrers.
Tips:
- Use high-quality ingredients: Fresh, high-quality ingredients will result in the best-tasting horchata. When possible, use organic or locally sourced ingredients.
- Soak the rice for at least 4 hours, or overnight: This will help to soften the rice and make it easier to blend.
- Use a blender or food processor to blend the rice and water until very smooth: A smooth consistency is essential for a creamy horchata.
- Sweeten the horchata to taste: You can use sugar, honey, or agave syrup. Start with a small amount and add more to taste.
- Chill the horchata for at least 2 hours before serving: This will allow the flavors to meld and the horchata to become nice and cold.
- Serve the horchata over ice, with a sprinkle of cinnamon on top: You can also add a few drops of vanilla extract or almond extract for extra flavor.
Conclusion:
Horchata is a delicious, refreshing, and healthy drink that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Whether you like it sweet, spicy, or somewhere in between, there is a horchata recipe out there for you. So next time you are looking for a refreshing drink, give horchata a try. You won't be disappointed!
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