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.

Billy Hill
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my horchata turned out grainy. I'm not sure what I did wrong.


Harilal Chaudhary
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This horchata is a bit too sweet for my taste. I would recommend using less sugar next time.


Shafeek Butt
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I'm not a big fan of horchata, but I decided to give this recipe a try. I'm glad I did! It's really good.


Fross Stewart
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This horchata is so easy to make. I love that I don't have to soak the rice overnight.


The kings Of skrra
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I made this horchata for a party I was hosting, and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. I even had several people ask for the recipe.


Brandon Marthaller
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This horchata recipe is the real deal! I've tried many horchata recipes before, but this one is by far the best. It's creamy, flavorful, and refreshing. I love that it's made with all-natural ingredients, too.


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