Horchata de Arroz is a popular & refreshing Mexican drink made with ground rice, milk and cinnamon. Learn how to make this delicious drink with these step by step instructions!
One of the reasons Horchata is very popular in Mexico, is that it’s the perfect pairing for spicy & flavorful meals. Every time I make Pozole, Entomatadas, or Bistec Ranchero, you’ll see Horchata on my table….It’s also my favorite drink and it’ll be yours soon too
My recipe is for traditional Mexican horchata but I’ve seen versions around the web to fit today’s different diet needs: Some use almond or coconut milk to make it lactose-free or they use no calorie-sweeteners for diabetic needs.
While they may taste good, nothing beats the taste of the traditional version! It’s creamy, flavorful and so refreshing. I hope you treat yourself to the real deal at least once in a while.
I once tasted an Horchata from La Santisima Mexican Restaurant that is made with chunks of fruits (cantaloupe, strawberries, grapes) and pecans. It’s so good! I think I’ll do that to mine next time.
Traditional Mexican Horchata
Learn how to make the authentic Horchata drink that everyone loves! With this step-by-step tutorial, you’ll be able to make the best homemade Horchata recipe made with a few simple ingredients. Skip the store-bought mixes and use this easy recipe right at home!
Prep: 20min
Total: 20min
Yield: 12
Serving Size: 1 cup
Nutrition Facts: servingSize 1 cup, calories 170 kcal, Sugar 6 g, Sodium 132 mg, Fat 2 g, Saturated Fat 2 g, Carbohydrate 32 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 5 g, Cholesterol 10 mg
Ingredients:
- 1 cup uncooked white rice
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 1-12 oz. can evaporated milk
- 1-12 oz can condensed milk
- 8 cups of warm water (divided)
- Sugar to taste
- Ground cinnamon to garnish (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla (optional)
Instruction:
- Wash and drain the rice. Place the rice, cinnamon sticks (see note #1 below) and 4 cups of water into a bowl. Cover the bowl and refrigerate overnight (preferably) or a minimum of 4 hours.
- Once you’re ready to blend the rice, remove most of the cinnamon sticks but it’s okay to leave small pieces with the rice.
- Blend the rice in two separate batches by adding 1/2 of the rice & water with some of the cinnamon stick left behind. Puree until it’s very smooth and it forms a paste like texture. About 4 minutes long.
- Using a very fine strainer (or some cheese cloth) pour the blended mixture over a pitcher. Strain out as much liquid as possible, pushing on the solids with a spatula or spoon.
- Repeat this process for the rest of the rice, water & cinnamon mixture.
- Stir in the milks, vanilla (0ptional), and 4 cups of water. Stir well.
- Taste and add more sugar or water if needed.
- Chill and stir before serving over ice.
Horchata (Authentic Mexican Recipe)
Horchata is a delicious rice (or coconut) based drink that you can find at most Mexican restaurants in the United States and abroad.
Prep: 320min
Total: 300min
Yield: 7
Serving Size: 8 oz
Nutrition Facts: servingSize 8 oz, calories 322 kcal, Carbohydrate 56 g, Protein 6 g, Fat 7 g
Ingredients:
- 1 cup of white rice
- 1 cup sugar (adjust depending on how sweet you want – 2/3 cup of sugar if you want it less sweet.)
- 1/2 cup chopped almonds
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1 Tbsp vanilla
- 1 Can (12 ounces Evaporated milk)
- 1.5 cups of milk or almond milk
- 1 Liter of water
- Ice
Instruction:
- Start by soaking the rice, cinnamon, and almonds in a bowl of water all night, or at least for 5 hours so that the rice softens slightly.
- Strain the water from the cinnamon, rice, and almond mixture that were soaking, disposing of water.
- Blend the cinnamon, rice, and almond mixture with evaporated milk until a smoother mix is formed and the grains of rice are completely ground.
- Strain the resulting liquid into a pitcher, and add the sugar, vanilla, and milk. Mix well until everything is well combined.Add a liter of water, and serve with ice. Enjoy!
Traditional Mexican HORCHATA Recipe
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