Horchata

Recipesfull introduces to you: Cinco de Mayo Recipes. (Horchata). Horchata is a refreshing summer drink. I learned this recipe a couple years ago from a Mexican coworker, and I was immediately addicted!

Brief

Prep 15 mins

Additional: 3hrs

Total: 3hrs15 mins

Servings: 8

Yield: 2 quarts

Horchata

Ingredients

2 quarts hot water

½ cup white sugar

1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon

1 cup long grain rice

1 cup milk

ice cubes

for serving

Jewel's Watermelon Margaritas

Everyday Cooking

Directions

Step 1

Pour sugar cinnamon and rice into hot water; stir until sugar dissolves. Cover and let stand at room temperature for at least 3 hours but preferably overnight.

Step 2

Stir in milk then puree with a hand blender or in batches in a standing blender until the rice resembles fine sand. Strain through several layers of cheesecloth or through a very fine strainer. Serve over ice.

Nutritional Information

Horchata

Servings Per Recipe:8

Calories: 149.1

% Daily Value *

Protein: 2.7g 5%

Carbohydrates: 32.8g 11%

Dietary Fiber: 0.5g 2%

Sugars: 14g

Fat: 0.8g 1%

Saturated Fat: 0.4g 2%

Cholesterol: 2.4mg 1%

Vitamin A Iu: 58.9IU 1%

Niacin Equivalents: 1.5mg 12%

Vitamin B6: 0.1mg 3%

Vitamin C: 0.1mg

Folate: 55mcg 14%

Calcium: 57.4mg 6%

Iron: 1mg 6%

Magnesium: 13mg 5%

Potassium: 78.1mg 2%

Sodium: 24.5mg 1%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 15%

Calories From Fat: 6.8

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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