Real Horchata

"My grandmother showed me how to make this drink. It is very popular among Mexican and Latin restaurants. The difference between Mexican Horchata and Latin horchata is that they add milk and we do not. When adding the sugar, I usually add over a cup, but that is because I like it sweet. You can add just a cup or more. Just add sugar to your taste. Prep time also includes the 2 hours of refrigeration."
 
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photo by Chef Sarita in Aust photo by Chef Sarita in Aust
photo by Chef Sarita in Aust
Ready In:
2hrs
Ingredients:
5
Yields:
8 cups
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ingredients

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directions

  • Wash white rice and place in a plastic bowl. Add cinnamon sticks and ONLY 1 1/2 cups of the water. Cover bowl and place in refrigerator for about 2 hours.
  • In a blender, blend the rice/water/cinnamon mix for about 1 minute
  • On top of a pitcher, strain the rice mixture thru a fine mesh sieve. While the sieve is still on top of the mixture, pour the rest of the the 7 cups of water. Keep in mind that you will not be able to filter out all of the rice thru the sieve, so there will be some remenants of the rice mix at the bottom of the pitcher. This is Ok, just give it a quick swirl before drinking.
  • Add the 1 cup sugar or more if you would like it sweeter.
  • Slice the lemon into round circles and add to pitcher.
  • Swirl drink with spoon before serving or drinking. Serve cold.

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Reviews

  1. If you're refering "real" to first, then you forgot about Spain lol. They created horchata, I love most of the different versions of it tho. Great recipe! =)
     
  2. THis is definitely the REAL deal...now if only I could find a recipe and the ingredients for the horchata in El Salvador....not sure if they have it in Honduras but its the one that tastes like toasted sesame seeds. Abolsutely delicious either way!
     
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I was born in Honduras, Central America. I came to the states when I was about 2 yrs old and now currently have a full time job in the medical field. I have a family of 100+ relatives also living in Austin and we all share a passion for good food. I am known for the foods that I prepare for my dinner parties and special occassion gatherings. Weekends at my house are packed with family and friends because we usually have the grill going. I also have a knack for baking. I have been told by several people that I should open my own bakery or restaurant...which I am seriously considering in the near future. I absolutley love to cook and this is why Zaar is a heaven sent! I like to take other peoples feeings into consideration when rating recipes so my rating system reflects that. I do not rate below a 3 just for the simple fact that everyones taste is different and what might taste magnificant to some, might not be too great for others. I always give everything a second try unless I absolutley hate it (then I take a second look at the recipe and find out what attracted me to this recipe and how can I alter it a bit to my taste). I usually spend my free time brainbstorming recipes and creating them with my beautiful daughters (pictured above)!
 
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