Cultural Video Series: Guatemala – How to Make Horchata

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.

pan fry rice and cinnamon sticks until lightly golden

let the rice and cinnamon sticks rest in water for 30 minutes to an hour

remove the cinnamon sticks from the rice

add the rice and cinnamon mixture to the blender and blend until liquid form

using a strainer, pour liquid into a pitcher and add 4 to 5 cups of cold water

add condensed milk and sugar to taste and blend

pour into glass with ice cubes and enjoy

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