Are you looking for a unique and refreshing beverage to enjoy on a hot summer day? If so, then you need to try Mexican rice milk horchata, a traditional Mexican drink made with rice, milk, cinnamon, and vanilla. This delightful beverage has a creamy and slightly sweet flavor, with a hint of spice from the cinnamon. Horchata is often served at parties and celebrations, and it is also a popular drink to enjoy during the Day of the Dead festivities. If you're looking for a delicious and refreshing way to cool down, then you need to try Mexican rice milk horchata.
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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 RECIPE
How to make authentic Horchata, Mexico's famous cinnamon-infused rice water drink. It's mild slightly sweet cinnamon infused flavor complements spicy Mexican food. It's one of many delicious aguas frescas prepared in Mexican homes.
Provided by Andrés Carnalla
Categories Beverage
Time 2h15m
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a mixing bowl, add the rice, whole milk, sweetened condensed milk, cinnamon sticks.
- Pour hot water into the mixture and stir until the sweetened condensed milk dissolves.
- Allow mixture to come to room temperature. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap then refrigerate the mixture for a minimum of 2 hours. Refrigerate up to 12 hours for a more concentrated flavor.
- Uncover the mixture. Remove the cinnamon sticks and discard.
- Strain the mixture to separate the rice. Reserve the liquid.
- Add the rice and 1.5 cups of the strained liquid to your blender. Blend for 3 minutes until the rice is liquefied.
- Strain the blended rice back into the reserved liquid. Blend the horchata mixture again if the mixture is gritty.
- Serve over ice with a sprinkle of cinnamon.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 461 kcal, Carbohydrate 89 g, Protein 12 g, Fat 10 g, Sodium 131 mg, Sugar 51 g, ServingSize 1 serving
MEXICAN HORCHATA
Agua de Horchata is a refreshing Mexican rice and cinnamon drink, made with just a few simple ingredients! Enjoy Authentic Horchata Recipe!
Provided by Mely Martínez
Categories Drinks
Time 10m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Place the rice and cinnamon stick in a large glass bowl and add the 4 cups of hot water. Cover the bowl with a dish or plastic wrap, then let it soak overnight, or at least 8 hours. *Please see NOTES
- The next day, pour the rice, cinnamon, and water into your blender and process until it becomes a smooth, watery paste.
- Using a strainer or sieve, strain the mixture into a wide mouth pitcher, stirring to help the liquid pass through.
- Add the milk (if using), vanilla extract, and the rest of the water. Stir in the sugar, adjusting the amount to fit your taste. Let the drink chill in the refrigerator. Stir the Horchata before serving, since the rice mix tends to settle at the bottom. Serve in glasses with ice cubes.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Cup, Calories 176 kcal, Carbohydrate 38 g, Protein 3 g, Fat 1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Cholesterol 2 mg, Sodium 22 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 14 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.
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
Tips:
- Use high-quality rice for the best flavor and texture. Look for medium or short-grain rice varieties, such as jasmine rice or arborio rice.
- Soak the rice for at least 30 minutes before cooking. This will help to remove the starch and make the rice more fluffy.
- Use a heavy-bottomed pot to cook the rice. This will help to distribute the heat evenly and prevent the rice from sticking.
- Bring the rice and water to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 18-20 minutes, or until the rice is tender and all of the water has been absorbed.
- Once the rice is cooked, fluff it with a fork and let it cool slightly before serving.
- For a creamier horchata, blend the rice with the milk and sugar until smooth.
- Serve horchata chilled, over ice, or at room temperature.
- Garnish with ground cinnamon or a cinnamon stick for extra flavor.
Conclusion:
Horchata is a delicious and refreshing Mexican drink that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With its creamy texture, sweet flavor, and hints of cinnamon, horchata is a popular beverage in Mexico and around the world. Whether you are looking for a refreshing drink to enjoy on a hot day or a festive beverage to serve at your next party, horchata is a great choice. So next time you are looking for a delicious and unique drink to try, give horchata a try. You won't be disappointed!
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