Horchata Ground Rice Drink Recipe

Cool off this summer with this authentic Native American Horchata! This creamy, dreamy rice drink is incredibly refreshing, but requires a bit of patience (about a day of soaking and chilling). The wait is absolutely worth it – the rich, subtly sweet flavor will transport you. Get ready to enjoy a taste of tradition!

Prep Time 1440 mins
Cook Time 1440 mins
Calories 212.7 kcal
Protein 11g
Rating 2.5 (2 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Horchata Ground Rice Drink

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How to Make Horchata Ground Rice Drink

  1. Rinse 1 cup of white rice thoroughly under cold water until the water runs clear.
  2. Combine the rinsed rice and 4 cups of water in a large bowl or container. Cover and let it soak at room temperature for at least 8 hours, or preferably overnight.
  3. After soaking, drain the rice through a fine-mesh sieve. Press gently on the rice to extract as much liquid as possible.
  4. In a blender, combine the drained rice, sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and nutmeg (if using) with 2 cups of water. Blend until completely smooth.
  5. Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth lined strainer into a pitcher, pressing on the solids to extract all the liquid.
  6. Stir in 1/2 cup of milk. Add more water to adjust the consistency to your liking.
  7. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow the flavors to meld and the horchata to chill thoroughly.
  8. Serve chilled, garnished with cinnamon sticks (optional). Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

2 g

Sugar

50g

Fat

14g

Carbs

12g