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Horchata Colombiana

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

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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. 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. 2

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

  3. 3

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

  4. 4

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

  5. 5

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

  6. 6

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

  7. 7

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

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What is Horchata Colombiana?

Refreshing creamy rice drink infused with cinnamon and vanilla. A traditional Colombian beverage perfect for any time of day. This reference files it under Colombian non-alcoholic drink: made in a blender, rated easy and about 10 minutes start to finish.

Can I skip the soak in Horchata Colombiana?

Step 1 reads: "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." Better not. The soak in step 1 hydrates the ingredient so it softens evenly in the time given; skipping it means a longer cook and a less even texture.

How many calories are in Horchata Colombiana?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) is about 95 calories, with 1 g protein, 22 g carbohydrate and 0 g fat, plus 40 mg sodium.

Which part of Horchata Colombiana can be done ahead?

Everything up to step 1. Step 1 is a built-in pause of overnight, or about 8 hours: "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." Do everything up to that point ahead of time and pick up at step 2 when you are ready to finish.

Can I batch Horchata Colombiana for a group?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Halved, the rice drops from 1/2 cup to 1/4 cup; doubled, it is 1 cup. Every line in this entry carries its half and double quantity, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. To make a pitcher, multiply everything and stir over ice at the end.

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