HORCHATA

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In this Horchata recipe, the mixture of ground rice and almonds is accented with a hint of lime. Depending on your preference, you can use more or less water for a thinner or creamier beverage. -James Schend, Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 15m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

3/4 cup uncooked long grain rice
2 cups blanched almonds
1 cinnamon stick (3 inches)
1-1/2 teaspoons grated lime zest
4 cups hot water
1 cup sugar
1 cup cold water
Ground cinnamon, optional
Lime slices, optional

Steps:

  • Place rice in a blender; cover and process 2-3 minutes or until very fine. Transfer to a large bowl; add almonds, cinnamon stick, lime zest and hot water. Let stand, covered, at room temperature 8 hours., Discard cinnamon stick. Transfer rice mixture to a blender; cover and process 3-4 minutes or until smooth. Add sugar; process until sugar is dissolved., Place a strainer over a pitcher; line with double-layered cheesecloth. Pour rice mixture over cheesecloth; using a ladle, press mixture through strainer., Stir in cold water. Serve over ice. If desired, sprinkle with cinnamon and serve with lime.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 134 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 12mg cholesterol, Sodium 82mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (21g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein.

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