2006-08-28 11:39:16 · 2 answers · asked by Angie 3 in Food & Drink ➔ Cooking & Recipes
MEXICAN HORCHATA
Horchata is a refreshing cold drink made of rice or rice flour, water, almonds, cinnamon, and sugar.
The Horchata drink is said to be veryhelpful for stomach aches, hangovers and when you are sick.
In Spain they drink Horchata de Chufa (Tiger Nut) which has a different flavor than the Mexican Horchata. Chufa nuts have their origin in ancient Egypt.
Horchata Recipe.
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Ingredients
rice, long white grain 2 cups
water 7 cups
cinnamon stick 2
milk 2 cups
sugar 2 Tbsps to taste
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Directions
In a large container soak the rice with enough water to cover for 2 hours.
Crumble and toast the cinnamon sticks in a skillet.
Drain the rice and blend with the cinnamon and milk in a blender.
Strain the mixture and add the remaining water.
Add sugar to taste.
2006-08-28 11:42:46 · answer #1 · answered by Irina C 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
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2006-08-28 11:43:06 · answer #2 · answered by bangles121 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋