Horchata Colombiana

Name: Horchata Colombiana
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Colombian
Ingredients: 1/2 cup white rice (uncooked); 4 cups water; 1/4 cup sugar; 1/2 stick cinnamon stick; 1/4 tsp vanilla extract; 1/8 tsp salt; 2 cups ice cubes

Refreshing creamy rice drink infused with cinnamon and vanilla. A traditional Colombian beverage perfect for any time of day.

10 minEasyServes 495 cal/serving

ColombianNon-Alcoholic DrinkBlenderVegan

Ingredients

1/2 cup white rice (uncooked)
4 cups water
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 stick cinnamon stick
1/4 tsp vanilla extract
1/8 tsp salt
2 cups ice cubes

Instructions

1

Soak 1/2 cup white rice (uncooked) in 4 cups water with 1/2 stick cinnamon stick for at least 4 hours or overnight for best flavor.
2

Strain the mixture, reserving the soaking liquid. Discard the cinnamon stick.
3

Blend the soaked white rice (uncooked) with the liquid in batches until completely smooth.
4

Strain the blended mixture through a fine mesh strainer into a bowl, pressing to extract all the liquid.
5

Stir in 1/4 cup sugar, 1/4 tsp vanilla extract, and 1/8 tsp salt.
6

Pour into glasses filled with 2 cups ice cubes and serve immediately.
7

Stir well before each serving as the rice settles at the bottom.

Questions

Can I halve or double Horchata Colombiana?

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