Best 8 Real Horchata Recipes

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Horchata is a refreshing and delicious beverage made from rice, almonds, and spices. Originating in Spain, it has become popular in many countries around the world, including Mexico, where it is considered a national drink. The true essence of horchata lies in its creamy texture, sweet flavor, and the perfect balance between the nutty taste of almonds and the richness of rice. Discovering the real horchata recipe is a journey to uncover the flavors and traditions that make this drink so beloved. In this article, we'll delve into the art of crafting authentic horchata, exploring variations, and unveiling tips for achieving the perfect homemade horchata that will captivate your taste buds and transport you to the vibrant streets of its origin.

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HORCHATA RECIPE



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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

1.5 cups rice
1 can (14oz. sweetened condensed milk)
1 cup whole milk
5 cups hot water
2 cinnamon sticks
1 tsp.ground cinnamon (add to taste)

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

AUTHENTIC HORCHATA



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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

⅔ cup uncooked long-grain white rice
3 cups warm water
2 cinnamon sticks
2 cups milk
½ cup white sugar, or more to taste
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
ice
1 pinch ground cinnamon, or to taste

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

HORCHATA



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Provided by Aarón Sánchez

Time 3h45m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 cup long-grain white rice, rinsed
1 cinnamon stick, preferably Mexican, broken into pieces, plus more for garnish
1/2 cup sugar, or to taste
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon, preferably Mexican, for garnish

Steps:

  • Combine the rice and cinnamon stick with 4 cups water in a blender; pulse to coarsely grind. Transfer to a large bowl and add another 4 cups water; soak at room temperature for 3 hours.
  • Puree the rice mixture in a blender in batches until smooth. Strain through cheesecloth or a fine sieve into a pitcher. Mix in the sugar; chill.
  • Stir the horchata well before serving. Pour into ice-filled glasses; garnish with cinnamon sticks and a dusting of ground cinnamon.

HORCHATA (AUTHENTIC MEXICAN RECIPE)



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Horchata is a delicious rice (or coconut) based drink that you can find at most Mexican restaurants in the United States and abroad.

Provided by Charbel Barker

Categories     Drinks

Time 5h

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup of white rice
1 cup sugar (adjust depending on how sweet you want - 2/3 cup of sugar if you want it less sweet.)
1/2 cup chopped almonds
1 cinnamon stick
1 Tbsp vanilla
1 Can (12 ounces Evaporated milk)
1.5 cups of milk or almond milk
1 Liter of water
Ice

Steps:

  • Start by soaking the rice, cinnamon, and almonds in a bowl of water all night, or at least for 5 hours so that the rice softens slightly.
  • Strain the water from the cinnamon, rice, and almond mixture that were soaking, disposing of water.
  • Blend the cinnamon, rice, and almond mixture with evaporated milk until a smoother mix is formed and the grains of rice are completely ground.
  • Strain the resulting liquid into a pitcher, and add the sugar, vanilla, and milk. Mix well until everything is well combined.Add a liter of water, and serve with ice. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 8 oz, Calories 322 kcal, Carbohydrate 56 g, Protein 6 g, Fat 7 g

HORCHATA



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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

3/4 cup uncooked long grain rice
2 cups blanched almonds
1 cinnamon stick (3 inches)
1-1/2 teaspoons grated lime zest
4 cups hot water
1 cup sugar
1 cup cold water
Ground cinnamon, optional
Lime slices, optional

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.

REAL HORCHATA



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My grandmother showed me how to make this drink. It is very popular among Mexican and Latin restaurants. The difference between Mexican Horchata and Latin horchata is that they add milk and we do not. When adding the sugar, I usually add over a cup, but that is because I like it sweet. You can add just a cup or more. Just add sugar to your taste. Prep time also includes the 2 hours of refrigeration.

Provided by Chef Sarita in Aust

Categories     Beverages

Time 2h

Yield 8 cups

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 cup uncooked white rice
3 sticks cinnamon
8 1/2 cups water
1 cup sugar
1/2 small lemon

Steps:

  • Wash white rice and place in a plastic bowl. Add cinnamon sticks and ONLY 1 1/2 cups of the water. Cover bowl and place in refrigerator for about 2 hours.
  • In a blender, blend the rice/water/cinnamon mix for about 1 minute
  • On top of a pitcher, strain the rice mixture thru a fine mesh sieve. While the sieve is still on top of the mixture, pour the rest of the the 7 cups of water. Keep in mind that you will not be able to filter out all of the rice thru the sieve, so there will be some remenants of the rice mix at the bottom of the pitcher. This is Ok, just give it a quick swirl before drinking.
  • Add the 1 cup sugar or more if you would like it sweeter.
  • Slice the lemon into round circles and add to pitcher.
  • Swirl drink with spoon before serving or drinking. Serve cold.

HORCHATA



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Traditionally, horchata is put in a blender and then strained. This refreshing version has a thinner consistency.

Provided by Bobby Flay

Categories     beverage

Time 8h15m

Yield about 6 cups

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup basmati rice
2 cups blanched almonds
2 cinnamon sticks
1 vanilla bean, split and seeds scraped
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3/4 cup sugar

Steps:

  • Combine the ground rice, blanched almonds, cinnamon and vanilla bean and seeds with 3 1/2 cups water and let sit overnight, covered, in the refrigerator.
  • The next day, strain the horchata using a strainer and cheesecloth. Press the solids against the cheesecloth-lined strainer to get out all of the liquid and serve over ice. (You could also blend the horchata, strain and serve over ice.)

AUTHENTIC HORCHATA



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A recipe my mom makes from time to time, excellent on hot days or as a beverage to go along with your favorite Mexican dish

Provided by ZeldaFan

Categories     Beverages

Time 12m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 1/2 cups rice
1 cup sugar (more or less to taste)
2 -3 cinnamon sticks (more or less to taste)
water (hopefully your tap is next to your blender)
ice

Steps:

  • Put Rice in blender.
  • Add Water to blender (until about one inch above rice).
  • Add Sugar and Cinnamon.
  • Blend on any higher speed until consistent.
  • Strain into pitcher.
  • Put remnant (whats left in the strainer) back into blender.
  • Add more water (again, one inch) into blender.
  • repeat steps 4-7 until all rice is done.
  • add more water to the horchata if it is too sweet.
  • either add ice to pitcher OR serve in cups over ice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 456.8, Fat 0.4, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 0.7, Carbohydrate 108, Fiber 1, Sugar 50, Protein 4.8

Tips for Making Horchata:

  • Use fresh ingredients. The fresher the ingredients, the better the horchata will taste. This is especially true for the rice and the almonds.
  • Soak the rice and almonds overnight. This will help to soften them and make them easier to blend. You can also soak them for a shorter amount of time, but the longer you soak them, the better the flavor will be.
  • Use filtered or distilled water. This will help to prevent the horchata from becoming cloudy.
  • Blend the horchata until it is smooth. The smoother the horchata, the better it will taste. You can use a blender or a food processor to blend the horchata.
  • Sweeten the horchata to taste. You can use sugar, honey, or agave nectar to sweeten the horchata. Start with a small amount and add more to taste.
  • Serve the horchata chilled. Horchata is best served cold. You can chill it in the refrigerator for a few hours or overnight.

Conclusion:

Horchata is a delicious and refreshing drink that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be enjoyed by people of all ages. Whether you are looking for a cool and 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 refreshing drink, give horchata a try. You won't be disappointed!

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