Agua De Horchata Recipe

Experience the creamy, dreamy horchata served in Mexico's best neverias (ice cream shops)! This easy recipe unlocks the secret to its rich flavor: grinding the rice twice. Skip the overnight soak – we've got a faster method that still delivers incredible results. A taste of Mexico in your glass!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Calories 262.2 kcal
Protein 11g
Rating 2.9 (16 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Agua De Horchata

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How to Make Agua De Horchata

  1. Rinse 1 cup of raw rice thoroughly under cold water.
  2. Combine the rinsed rice with 4 cups of water in a blender. Blend until completely smooth.
  3. Strain the rice mixture through a fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth into a large bowl. This removes the rice solids.
  4. Return the strained liquid to the blender and blend again for a smoother, creamier texture.
  5. Strain the mixture again through the sieve, pressing on the solids to extract as much liquid as possible.
  6. In a large pitcher, combine the strained horchata liquid with 1 cup of sugar (adjust to your preference). Stir until the sugar is fully dissolved.
  7. Add 4 cups of water, 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, and a pinch of ground cinnamon.
  8. Stir well to combine all the ingredients.
  9. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow the flavors to meld.
  10. Serve chilled over ice, optionally garnished with cinnamon sticks and/or rice crispies.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

2 g

Sugar

84g

Fat

10g

Carbs

17g

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