CHEF JOHN'S HORCHATA

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When it comes to delicious, unique, and refreshing summer drinks, it's hard to beat horchata. We're doing a Mexican-style horchata, which is done with rice and almonds. The result is something that sort of looks like milk, but is much lighter, and pairs perfectly with all your favorite summer foods.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 4h10m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup uncooked long grain white rice
¼ cup raw almonds
1 cinnamon stick
⅔ cup white sugar
7 cups cold fresh water, divided
1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon for garnish

Steps:

  • Place rice, almonds, cinnamon stick, and sugar in a blender. Pour in about 4 cups of the water. Pulse on and off to start. Then blend on high speed until ingredients have been chopped up into very small pieces, about 30 seconds. Add the remaining 3 cups cold, fresh water. Let mixture sit at room temperature about 4 hours. (Or you can refrigerate it overnight.) Stir occasionally.
  • Strain through several layers of cheesecloth into a pitcher. Refrigerate until chilled, about 2 hours. Serve topped with a dusting of cinnamon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 175.9 calories, Carbohydrate 36.5 g, Fat 2.4 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 2.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.2 g, Sodium 7.5 mg, Sugar 16.9 g

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This horchata is a great way to cool down on a hot summer day. It's also a great source of calcium and vitamin D.


Olamide Olamioluwa
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I'm not a big fan of horchata, but this recipe was really good. It was creamy and flavorful, and it wasn't too sweet.


Lone Wolf
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This horchata is the perfect drink to serve at a party or gathering. It's always a hit with my guests.


Mubashir Hassan Mubashir
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I love that this horchata recipe doesn't require any special ingredients. I always have everything I need on hand to make it.


Md Sawad
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I've never had horchata before, but this recipe was so easy to follow and the horchata turned out amazing. I'll definitely be making it again.


Smoke
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This horchata is a great way to use up leftover rice. It's also a great way to get your kids to drink more milk.


Avon Patterson 3
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's the best horchata I've ever had.


YTherealFordgame
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This horchata is the perfect drink for a hot summer day. It's so refreshing and it always hits the spot.


Tina Snyder
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I love the flavor of this horchata. It's so creamy and refreshing, and it has just the right amount of sweetness.


Charlene Simms
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This horchata is so easy to make and it's so delicious! I've already shared the recipe with all of my friends.


Lawrence Amankona
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I've made this horchata recipe several times now and it always turns out great. It's a great way to use up leftover rice, too.


Koach Alaniz
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This horchata is delicious! It's the perfect balance of creamy and refreshing. I love that it's not too sweet, either.


Josh Vetter
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I was a bit skeptical about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it! The horchata turned out amazing. It's so creamy and flavorful, and it's the perfect drink for a party or gathering.


MD:Riaz Hasan
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This is the best horchata recipe I've ever tried. It's so creamy and flavorful, and it's not too sweet. I'll definitely be making this again.


Msaif Khan
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I love this horchata! It's the perfect drink for a hot summer day. It's also really easy to make, which is a bonus.


Joshua Craig
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This horchata is amazing! It's so easy to make and it tastes just like the horchata I grew up drinking in Mexico. I've already made it twice in the past week and I'm sure I'll be making it again soon.


Ahbab Media
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Chef John's horchata recipe is a winner! I've tried many horchata recipes over the years, but this one is by far the best. It's creamy, flavorful, and refreshing, with just the right amount of sweetness. I highly recommend it!