In this Horchata recipe, the mixture of ground rice and almonds is accented with a hint of lime. Depending on your preference, you can use more or less water for a thinner or creamier beverage. —<a href="https://www.tasteofhome.com/author/jschend/">James Schend</a>, <a href="https://www.dairyfreed.com/" target="_blank">Dairy Freed</a>
Ingredients
Instructions
Place rice in a blender; cover and process 2-3 minutes or until very fine. Transfer to a large bowl; add almonds, cinnamon stick, lime zest and hot water. Let stand, covered, at room temperature 8 hours.
Discard cinnamon stick. Transfer rice mixture to a blender; cover and process 3-4 minutes or until smooth. Add sugar; process until sugar is dissolved.
Place a strainer over a pitcher; line with double-layered cheesecloth. Pour rice mixture over cheesecloth; using a ladle, press mixture through strainer.
Stir in cold water. Serve over ice. If desired, sprinkle with cinnamon and serve with lime and additional cinnamon sticks.
Nutrition
- Calories
- 134 calories
- Fat Content
- 3g fat (2g saturated fat)
- Cholesterol Content
- 12mg cholesterol
- Sodium Content
- 82mg sodium
- Carbohydrate Content
- 25g carbohydrate (21g sugars
- Fiber Content
- 0 fiber)
- Protein Content
- 3g protein.
