Ingredients
Instructions
- In a blender, combine rice, cinnamon sticks, and 2 cups of water; blend until rice and cinnamon sticks break apart. Add remaining 2 cups of water and let rice mixture stand at room temperature overnight.
- Strain the rice water into a pitcher and discard rice. Stir the milk, vanilla, and sugar into the rice water. Chill and stir before serving over ice.
- Add a sprinkle of cinnamon on top, if desired.
What is Horchata?
Horchata is a delicious sweet drink made from a combo of plants and animal milk, and you can find it in many different styles. In Spain, they make it with tiger nuts that are soaked, ground up, and sweetened. In Latin America and other parts of the Americas, they use jicaro, melon, sesame seeds or white rice, along with some spices. You can have it hot or cold. It's also used as a flavor in other drinks like frappé coffee.
Is Horchata Spanish or Mexican?
Many people believe it originated in North Africa then later spread to Spain, Mexico, and the rest of the Americas. Regardless of where it first came from, it is popular today in Spain, Mexico, and elsewhere with different countries developing their own unique styles of the drink. Regardless of where you are, you can always count on horchata to be a sweet and refreshing treat on a hot day.
Other Sweet Dishes
If you're into sweet dishes, make sure to check out you’ll love this Dulce De Leche Rice Pudding Recipe, a delicious blend of Riceselect® Arborio Rice, whipped cream and cinnamon, giving it a rich and luscious texture.
But there are plenty of different sweet dishes and desserts you can make in your kitchen. Just check out these Decadent Dessert Ideas that include rice puddings, ice creams, chocolate treat, and all kinds of scrumptious cakes.
You may also want to feast your eyes on this Sticky Rice with Caramelized Bananas dish.This delicious dessert is made by topping sweet sticky rice with lightly fried caramelized bananas, and complementing them with raisins, pecans, orange zest, and cinnamon, resulting in a dish that is sure to be enjoyed by all.
Savory Dishes
If you're in the mood for something more savory, why not try a couscous recipe? Visit our website for cooking directions along with couscous nutrition facts.
Looking for another dinner idea? Try our: shrimp rice salad.
