Spanish Horchata

December 26, 2014

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Horchata is a creamy, smooth sweet summer drink popular in Spain and Latin America. It is traditionally served cold in a tall glass without ice. Unlike Americans, Europeans are not fond of ice in their drinks. Horchata is usually consumed with a pastry. The origin of the name horchata derives from Latin, hordeum meaning barley. It is believed that horchata or a similar drink was first made of barley, one of the oldest cereal grains to be cultivated.

1? cups uncooked white long grain rice
2 t. vanilla extract
7 cups water
2 t. ground cinnamon
? c cups of whole milk*
¾ cup + 2T of white sugar
2 T blanched chopped almonds

Working in batches pour the rice, almonds and the water into the bowl of a blender, blend until the rice just begins to break up, about 1 minute. Place in a large container and let the rice and the water...
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Nutritions

Calories
123

Sodium
223mg
9% DV

Fat
9g
14% DV

Protein
5g
10% DV

Carbs
22g
7% DV

Fiber
2g
10% DV