Horchata (Cinnamon Rice Milk)

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Recently had homemade rice milk in a Mexican restaurant in San Francisco. I talked to a few friends and they told me a few different ways to make it. Here is a simple version (I like to add vanilla, but it is optional). Seriously, it is the best ever - and, it costs just pennies to make!

Submitted by Ivy
Updated on July 14, 2022
Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Additional Time:
3 hrs
Total Time:
3 hrs 50 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
8 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings

  • 1 cup long grain rice, rinsed

  • 2 quarts water

  • 1 cinnamon stick, broken into pieces

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla

  • ½ cup white sugar

Directions

  1. In a large saucepan, combine rice, water and cinnamon stick. Set aside for 3 hours.

  2. After 3 hours, bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for 30 minutes. Allow to cool.

  3. Puree rice mixture in a blender until smooth. Strain through cheesecloth or a fine sieve. Flavor with vanilla and sugar to taste. Chill, and serve over ice.

88 home cooks made it!

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

135 Calories
0g Fat
31g Carbs
2g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 135
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0g 0%
Sodium 8mg 0%
Total Carbohydrate 31g 11%
Dietary Fiber 1g 2%
Total Sugars 13g
Protein 2g 3%
Calcium 18mg 1%
Iron 1mg 6%
Potassium 32mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.