Best 2 Fast Easy Horchata Recipes
**Horchata: A Refreshing and Creamy Treat**
Horchata is a refreshing and creamy beverage, popular in many Latin American countries. It is typically made with rice, almonds, cinnamon, and sugar, although variations exist using different ingredients such as barley, oats, or even cantaloupe seeds. This versatile beverage can be enjoyed on its own, used as a base for smoothies, or even frozen into a delicious sorbet. Whether you're looking for a refreshing drink to cool down on a hot day or a unique and flavorful treat to impress your guests, horchata is sure to delight your taste buds.
In this article, we will share two easy and delicious recipes for horchata: a traditional rice-based horchata and a creamy almond horchata. Both recipes are simple to follow and require minimal ingredients, making them perfect for busy individuals or those new to cooking. We will also provide tips on how to customize your horchata to suit your personal preferences. So, grab your blender and let's get started on creating this delightful beverage!
FAST EASY HORCHATA
I got this recipe from a friend from work, and she got it from a Mexican restaurant. This is in other words "rice water" it tastes like a rice pudding drink.The original recipe requires you to use actual rice, but this is a fast, refreshing version. The rice flour can be found at your local grocery store in the hispanic isle. Tip: I like to use the pitcher to mix everything well with a spoon and the put the finished drink in an empty milk gallon container and give it all a good shake.
Provided by Kitty Kat Cook
Categories Beverages
Time 5m
Yield 1 gallon, 10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Fill a measured pitcher with 3 cups of water. Add rice flour, vanilla, cinnamon and mix well.
- This will ensure there aren't any clumps.
- Add the rest of the water to the 1 gallon measure line, condensed milk and sugar (to taste) Stir and mix well. Enjoy!
FAST AND EASY HORCHATA
What the heck is Horchata, Torrey??? It's a traditional chilled Mexican drink, made from rice (or almonds) and poured over ice. It tastes like...um...imagine if rice pudding were a dink. That's what it tastes like. SO delicious. Normally it's an overnight process to make this (soaking rice and all), but I didn't have that...
Provided by Torrey Moseley
Categories Other Drinks
Time 15m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- 1. In heavy pan, bring milk, salt and cinnamon just to boil over medium heat.
- 2. HINT: Save the jug from your milk to store the finished Horchata in....it's convenient, and you'll know what the "expiration" date is.
- 3. Remove from heat. Whisk in sweetened condensed milk, rice or almond flour and vanilla.
- 4. Pour back into empty milk jug. Chill in refrigerator (for at least an hour or so before serving). Store in refrigerator. Will keep beyond the original expiration for the milk by a few days.
- 5. The rice/almond flour will settle to bottom, so before serving...shake up jug to redistribute rice/almond flour (aren't you glad you saved the milk jug??). Pour over ice. Garnish with ground cinnamon or a cinnamon stick.
Tips:
- Use cold water: Cold water helps extract the maximum flavor from the rice and prevents the horchata from becoming slimy.
- Soak the rice: Soaking the rice for at least 4 hours, or overnight, helps soften the rice and makes it easier to blend.
- Use a high-powered blender: A high-powered blender will help you achieve a smooth and creamy horchata. If you don't have a high-powered blender, you can use a regular blender, but you may need to blend the horchata for longer.
- Strain the horchata: Straining the horchata removes any bits of rice or cinnamon that may be in the drink. You can use a fine-mesh strainer or a cheesecloth.
- Sweeten to taste: Horchata can be sweetened to taste with sugar, honey, or agave syrup. Start with a small amount and add more to taste.
- Serve chilled: Horchata is best served chilled. You can chill it in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, or overnight.
Conclusion:
Horchata is an easy and delicious Mexican drink that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It is a refreshing and flavorful drink that is perfect for any occasion. With these simple tips, you can make the perfect horchata at home.
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