Horchata (Cinnamon Rice Milk)
Description
Recently had homemade rice milk in a Mexican restaurant in San Francisco. I talked to a few friends and they told me a few different ways to make it. Here is a simple version (I like to add vanilla, but it is optional). Seriously, it is the best ever - and, it costs just pennies to make!
Ingredients
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1 cup long grain rice, rinsed
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2 quarts water
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1 cinnamon stick, broken into pieces
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1 teaspoon vanilla
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1/2 cup white sugar
Directions
1
In a large saucepan, combine rice, water and cinnamon stick. Set aside for 3 hours.
2
After 3 hours, bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for 30 minutes. Allow to cool.
3
Puree rice mixture in a blender until smooth. Strain through cheesecloth or a fine sieve. Flavor with vanilla and sugar to taste. Chill, and serve over ice.