Strawberry Horchata
Description
Strawberry horchata made with ripe strawberries, blanched almonds, and rice for a fun and refreshing twist on traditional horchata.
Ingredients
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3 cups hot water
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2/3 cup blanched almonds
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1/3 cup long grain rice
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1 (2 inch) stick cinnamon
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2 cups strawberries, sliced
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1/2 cup water
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1/4 cup stevia powder, or to taste
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4 cups ice, or as needed
Directions
1
Combine 3 cups hot water, almonds, and rice in a powerful blender, such as a Vitamix®; blend until smooth. Pour into a container, add cinnamon stick, and cover; let sit at room temperature for 24 hours.
2
Remove cinnamon stick from mixture break up into small pieces. Pour mixture and cinnamon pieces into the Vitamix® and blend until cinnamon pieces are pulverized and blended.
3
Strain mixture over a sieve. Pour back into Vitamix® and add strawberries, 1/2 cup water, and stevia. Blend until smooth.
4
Pour over ice and serve, or chill until ready to serve.