Rice drink
Description
The recipe won't take much time. Horchata is a very common beverage in Latin American countries, in France ("orxata"), Malta, and Italy ("orzata"). It can be made from tiger nuts (chufa), any long-grain rice, or sesame seeds. Instead of sugar, you can add honey, maple or cane syrup, agave syrup, or stevia. Horchata comes in various flavors: coffee, coconut, strawberry, vanilla, chocolate, and nut. It is served hot or cold, generously sprinkled with ground cinnamon. Serve it chilled.
Instructions
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Step 1
Grind the rice into powder in a blender.
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Step 2
In a large pitcher, add the crushed rice, cinnamon sticks, and pour in the water. Place the pitcher in the refrigerator for 6–8 hours, or preferably, overnight.
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Step 3
Strain the contents of the pitcher through a fine sieve or squeeze through cheesecloth.
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Step 4
Add milk to the resulting liquid.
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Step 5
Add vanilla extract.
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Step 6
Add sugar to taste. Mix well and refrigerate for 1-2 hours.
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Step 7
Rice drink "Horchata" is ready.