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Wash and drain the rice. Using a spice grinder (an electric coffee grinder works well too), grind the rice until fine; combine with the almonds and [http://www.foodterms.com/encyclopedia/cinnamon/index.html cinnamon] bark. Add 3 1/2 cups water and let sit overnight, covered. Blend rice mixture until smooth using a [http://www.foodterms.com/encyclopedia/blender/index.html blender]. Add 2 1/2 cups of water and continue blending. Add sugar and vanilla extract. Strain [http://www.foodterms.com/encyclopedia/horchata/index.html horchata] into a bowl first using a metal [http://www.foodterms.com/encyclopedia/strainer/index.html strainer] and then a double layer of [http://www.foodterms.com/encyclopedia/cheesecloth/index.html cheesecloth]; finish with up to an additional 2 cups of water until it achieves a milky consistency. Enjoy over ice. | Wash and drain the rice. Using a spice grinder (an electric coffee grinder works well too), grind the rice until fine; combine with the almonds and [http://www.foodterms.com/encyclopedia/cinnamon/index.html cinnamon] bark. Add 3 1/2 cups water and let sit overnight, covered. Blend rice mixture until smooth using a [http://www.foodterms.com/encyclopedia/blender/index.html blender]. Add 2 1/2 cups of water and continue blending. Add sugar and vanilla extract. Strain [http://www.foodterms.com/encyclopedia/horchata/index.html horchata] into a bowl first using a metal [http://www.foodterms.com/encyclopedia/strainer/index.html strainer] and then a double layer of [http://www.foodterms.com/encyclopedia/cheesecloth/index.html cheesecloth]; finish with up to an additional 2 cups of water until it achieves a milky consistency. Enjoy over ice. | ||
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Latest revision as of 16:14, 11 July 2012
Ingredients
- 1 cup long grain white rice
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- 2 cups skinless almonds
- 1-inch piece cinnamon bark
- 8 cups water
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Ice cubes
Procedures
Wash and drain the rice. Using a spice grinder (an electric coffee grinder works well too), grind the rice until fine; combine with the almonds and cinnamon bark. Add 3 1/2 cups water and let sit overnight, covered. Blend rice mixture until smooth using a blender. Add 2 1/2 cups of water and continue blending. Add sugar and vanilla extract. Strain horchata into a bowl first using a metal strainer and then a double layer of cheesecloth; finish with up to an additional 2 cups of water until it achieves a milky consistency. Enjoy over ice.
