Taste of Home
Horchata
TOTAL TIME: Prep: 5 min. + standing Process: 10 min.
YIELD: 6 servings.
In this Horchata recipe, the mixture of ground rice and almonds is accented with a hint of lime. Depending on your preference, you can use more or less water for a thinner or creamier beverage. —
James Schend,
Dairy Freed
Ingredients
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3/4 cup uncooked long grain rice
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2 cups blanched almonds
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1 cinnamon stick (3 inches)
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1-1/2 teaspoons grated lime zest
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4 cups hot water
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1 cup sugar
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1 cup cold water
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Ground cinnamon, optional
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Lime slices, optional
Directions
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1.
Place rice in a blender; cover and process 2-3 minutes or until very fine. Transfer to a large bowl; add almonds, cinnamon stick, lime zest and hot water. Let stand, covered, at room temperature 8 hours.
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2.
Discard cinnamon stick. Transfer rice mixture to a blender; cover and process 3-4 minutes or until smooth. Add sugar; process until sugar is dissolved.
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3.
Place a strainer over a pitcher; line with double-layered cheesecloth. Pour rice mixture over cheesecloth; using a ladle, press mixture through strainer.
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4.
Stir in cold water. Serve over ice. If desired, sprinkle with cinnamon and serve with lime and additional cinnamon sticks.
Nutrition Facts
3/4 cup: 134 calories, 3g fat (2g saturated fat), 12mg cholesterol, 82mg sodium, 25g carbohydrate (21g sugars, 0 fiber), 3g protein.
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