Horchata (Cinnamon Rice Milk)

Recently had homemade rice milk in a Mexican restaurant in San Francisco. I talked to a few friends and they told me a few different ways to make it. Here is a simple version (I like to add vanilla, but it is optional). Seriously, it is the best ever - and, it costs just pennies to make!

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 50 mins
• Calories: 135 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ cup white sugar
• 2 quarts water
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 cinnamon stick, broken into pieces
• 1 cup long grain rice, rinsed

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

In a large saucepan, combine rice, water and cinnamon stick. Set aside for 3 hours.

Step 2

After 3 hours, bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for 30 minutes. Allow to cool.

Step 3

Puree rice mixture in a blender until smooth. Strain through cheesecloth or a fine sieve. Flavor with vanilla and sugar to taste. Chill, and serve over ice.