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Horchata

Horchata

  • Author: Jonathan
  • Total Time: 4 hours 10 minutes to 12 hours 10 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan

Description

Horchata is a delicious, creamy, and refreshing plant-based drink made from soaked long-grain white rice and cinnamon sticks, blended with natural cane sugar, almond milk (plant-based), and vanilla extract (natural). Smooth and mildly spiced, this versatile beverage is perfect served chilled or slightly warmed and can be customized with various flavors and sweetness levels for a delightful treat year-round.

Ingredients

Scale

Base Ingredients

  • 1 cup long-grain white rice
  • 2 cinnamon sticks
  • 4 cups filtered water (for soaking and blending)

Sweeteners and Flavorings

  • 1/2 cup pure cane sugar (natural), adjust to taste
  • 2 cups almond milk (plant-based)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (natural)
  • 1/2 teaspoon natural gelling agent

Instructions

  1. Soak the Rice and Cinnamon: Rinse the long-grain white rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Place the rinsed rice and cinnamon sticks in a large bowl and cover with filtered water. Let soak for at least 4 hours or overnight for the best flavor extraction.
  2. Blend the Base: Transfer the soaked rice, soaking water, and cinnamon sticks into a high-speed blender. Blend until the rice grains are finely ground and the mixture becomes milky. Strain the mixture through a fine sieve or cheesecloth into a pitcher to remove solids and cinnamon sticks.
  3. Sweeten and Flavor: Add the pure cane sugar (natural), almond milk (plant-based), vanilla extract (natural), and natural gelling agent to the strained liquid. Stir well until the sugar fully dissolves and the mixture is smooth.
  4. Chill and Serve: Refrigerate the horchata for at least 2 hours to allow flavors to meld. Serve it over ice for maximum refreshment. Optionally, garnish with a light sprinkle of ground cinnamon or fresh mint leaves.

Notes

  • Soak the rice and cinnamon sticks overnight for richer flavor and smoother texture.
  • Strain thoroughly using a fine sieve or cheesecloth to avoid grainy texture.
  • Adjust sweetness by tasting before chilling; add more sugar (natural) or vanilla extract (natural) if desired.
  • Experiment with different plant-based milks for varying creaminess and flavor.
  • The natural gelling agent enhances mouthfeel without heaviness.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes (plus 4-12 hours soaking)
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Beverages
  • Method: Blending
  • Cuisine: Latin American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup (240 ml)
  • Calories: 120
  • Sugar: 15g
  • Sodium: 15mg
  • Fat: 3g
  • Saturated Fat: 0.3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 2.7g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 24g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg

Keywords: horchata, plant-based drink, vegan horchata, creamy beverage, refreshing drink, cinnamon rice drink

Find it online: https://familycookspot.com/horchata/