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Horchata: Traditional Latin Beverage
EL MEJOR NIDO
Horchata: Traditional Latin Beverage
Level
Easy
Prep
15 min
Servings
6 servings
- The creamy touch of the evaporated milk, together with the combination of rice and cinnamon, give this Horchata, a traditional Latin beverage, a unique flavor and texture. It makes a refreshing and nutritious snack for you and your kids.
Key Ingredients
Ingredients
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1 cup white rice, rinsed, drained
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1 (3-inch) cinnamon stick
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4 cups hot water
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3/4 cup granulated sugar
- ●1 can (12 fluid ounces) NESTLÉ® CARNATION® Evaporated Milk
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Ice cubes
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Pinch of ground cinnamon
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Lime rind strips (optional)
Make It
Step 1
Combine rice, cinnamon stick and water in large bowl; cool. Cover; refrigerate for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight.
Step 2
Remove cinnamon stick. Spoon rice into blender container (reserve soaking water). Cover; blend on High for 3 to 4 minutes until mixture is as smooth as possible. Add the reserved soaking water and sugar; blend for an additional 2 minutes. Strain mixture through a cheesecloth or fine sieve into a pitcher, pressing the rice solids until only a dry paste remains; discard paste. Stir evaporated milk into the mixture.
Step 3
To Serve: Pour into tall glasses with ice cubes; sweeten with additional sugar, if desired. Sprinkle with cinnamon. Garnish with lime rind.
