Horchata - Sweet rice milk, cinnamon
Horchata is a sweet and refreshing Mexican drink made from rice milk infused with cinnamon and vanilla flavors. It's typically served cold and is a perfect beverage to cool down on a hot day or to accompany spicy foods. To make Horchata, rice is soaked in water and then blended with cinnamon sticks, vanilla extract, and sugar until smooth. After blending, the mixture is strained to remove any rice solids, resulting in a creamy, smooth texture. It's common to add a touch of dairy or almond milk to enhance the richness. Horchata is a beloved traditional beverage enjoyed throughout Mexico and is becoming increasingly popular in other regions as a delicious non-alcoholic drink option. Description by ChatGPT.
Discover the rich, aromatic flavors of a classic Mexican drink with a creamy twist! This Creamy Cinnamon Horchata recipe by Simply Mamá Cooks delivers a velvety smooth beverage that's perfect for a refreshing treat on a sunny day or a cozy evening indulgence. Follow these simple steps to create your own batch of this delightful drink that's sure to impress.
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup long grain white rice
- 1 cinnamon stick (or powdered cinnamon as a substitute)
- 4 cups room-temperature water
- 1 teaspoon Mexican vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup cane sugar (or your preferred sugar)
- 4 cups whole milk (evaporated milk or a combination of condensed milk and water can be substitutes)
- Ice cubes, for serving
Prep Time: 5 hours 10 minutes.
Cook Time:0 minutes.
Total Time: 5 hours 10 minutes.
Servings: Makes approximately 2 quarts of horchata.
Equipment: Fine-mesh sieve or cheese cloth, blender, pitcher.
Instructions:
1. Soak the rice and cinnamon stick in 4 cups of room-temperature water for at least 5 hours. If you're using a powdered cinnamon, you can skip the stick and add the powder directly to the blender in step 4.
2. Check that the rice grains can be broken with your fingers, indicating they're ready for blending.
3. Pour the soaked rice, water, and cinnamon stick into a blender. Add the vanilla extract and sugar.
4. Blend the mixture until smooth. If your blender isn't the highest quality, you may need to blend for a little longer to ensure everything is ground finely.
5. Strain the blended mixture using a fine-mesh sieve with an optional layer of cheesecloth to catch finer particles. You should be left with a smooth liquid without chunks.
6. Pour the strained liquid into a pitcher and add the whole milk, starting with 2 cups and adjusting based on personal preference. Mix well.
7. For a larger batch, you can total up to 4 cups of water and 4 cups of milk, based on the consistency and creaminess you prefer.
8. Serve the horchata over ice in a large glass. Stir well before serving and enjoy!
Cooking Tip: For added flavor and authenticity, use a cinnamon stick rather than powdered cinnamon if you can. Also, consider adding a quarter cup of almonds during the blending process, if you're not in a nut-free household.
Recipe by Simply Mamá Cooks. Visit [her YouTube channel](https://www.youtube.com/c/SimplyMam%C3%A1Cooks) for more delicious recipes and cooking tips.
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