Horchata - Mexican Rice Drink

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: agave syrup

Agave syrup is often cheaper and provides a different sweetness.

Put 1 cup of raw rice in a bowl.

Add 2 cups of water to the rice and soak for 6 to 8 hours or overnight.

Break the cinnamon stick into small pieces and add it to the soaking rice and water.

After soaking, pour the rice, water, and cinnamon into a blender and process until smooth.

Add 1 can of condensed milk and 1 can of evaporated milk to the blender and mix well.

Strain the mixture through a colander to remove any chunks of rice and cinnamon.

Pour the strained mixture into a jug, adding back any rice mixture that was poured out to fit it in the jug.

Serve the horchata over ice and garnish with powdered cinnamon if desired.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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