Ingredients

The following ingredients have 9 Servings
  • 1 cup long grain rice
  • 1 cinnamon stick (broken into pieces)
  • 2 liters water
  • 1 12 ounces can evaporated milk
  • 1 14 ounces can condensed milk
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ground cinnamon to taste (optional)

Instruction

  • In bowl, combine rice, cinnamon stick and 1 liter of the water. Cover and refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight for best results.
  • In a blender, place soaked rice, cinnamon and the soaking water. Blend for about 2 to 3 minutes or until mixture is smooth. Using a fine mesh sieve, strain liquid mixture into a large pitcher.
  • Add remaining 1 liter of water, evaporated milk, condensed milk, sugar and vanilla extract. Stir well until well-combined and sugar is dissolved. Serve horchata over ice and sprinkle with ground cinnamon, if desired.