Side Pannel
Rice Cooler -- Horchata
Ingredients List
- 1 c Uncooked rice
- 4 1/2 c Warm water
- 3/4 c Sugar
- 1 ts Vanilla extract
Directions
Place rice in a large bowl. Pour warm water over rice. Set aside an soak
six hours or overnight. Pour into blender jar; process until smooth.
Strain mixture through a fine mesh sieve. Return to blender, process
again. Strain mixture into pitcher through a clean dampened dish towel or
cheese cloth. Rinse blender, return mixture to blender; add sugar and
vanilla. Process until combined. Refrigerate until chilled. Serve over
cracked ice.
Variations:
CHOCOLATE Add 2 ounces grated Mexican chocolate to rice. Continue as
directed above.
STRAWBERRY Prepare as directed above, adding 1 package (10 ounces)
frozen strawberries with the sugar and vanilla. Continue as directed.
CINNAMON Add 2 (4-inch) cinnamon sticks to rice. After soaking remove
cinnamon sticks and discard. Continue as directed above.
six hours or overnight. Pour into blender jar; process until smooth.
Strain mixture through a fine mesh sieve. Return to blender, process
again. Strain mixture into pitcher through a clean dampened dish towel or
cheese cloth. Rinse blender, return mixture to blender; add sugar and
vanilla. Process until combined. Refrigerate until chilled. Serve over
cracked ice.
Variations:
CHOCOLATE Add 2 ounces grated Mexican chocolate to rice. Continue as
directed above.
STRAWBERRY Prepare as directed above, adding 1 package (10 ounces)
frozen strawberries with the sugar and vanilla. Continue as directed.
CINNAMON Add 2 (4-inch) cinnamon sticks to rice. After soaking remove
cinnamon sticks and discard. Continue as directed above.
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