Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1 cup raw long grain white rice
  • 1/4 cup whole almonds (lightly crushed)
  • 1/2 whole cinnamon stick (lightly crushed)
  • 4 cups chilled water
  • 10 ounce strawberry puree (300 g)
  • 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
  • 2 cups whole milk (or plant-based milk for vegan)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar

Instruction

  • Rinse rice 2-3 times with water until the water runs clear. Drain the water.
  • Add the rinsed rice to the medium jar of a high-speed blender along with the crushed almonds, cinnamon, and 4 cups of cold water.
  • Blend the ingredients to make a coarse mixture. The rice and almonds will just be crushed and that is what we want.
  • Transfer the mixture to a large glass bowl. Cover the mouth of the bowl using a lid or a plate and leave the bowl on the counter at room temperature for 8-10 hours.
  • Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh strainer or a muslin cloth. We don’t want any particles coming up in the drink, so use a fine sieve only.
  • Discard the leftovers.
  • Stir in strawberry puree, sweetened condensed milk, chilled milk, vanilla extract, and granulated sugar.
  • Chill the drink for a few hours before serving.
  • Pour horchata into serving glasses, add a few ice cubes and garnish with fresh strawberries. Serve chilled.