Horchata (Cinnamon Rice Milk)

Yields: 8 servings

INGREDIENTS:
1 cup long grain rice, rinsed
2 quarts water
1 cinnamon stick, broken into pieces
1 teaspoon vanilla (optional)
1/2 cup white sugar

DIRECTIONS:
1. In a large saucepan, combine rice, water and cinnamon stick. Set aside
for 3 hours.
2. After 3 hours, bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for 30 minutes.
Allow to cool.
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.


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"pamjd" > wrote in message
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> Went to a wonderful lunch at the Mexican resturant in Postville Iowa.
> So old Mexico!
> Yesterday they had a 2 piece band playing most the afternoon. Such
> fun.
>
> Had to have a big glass of Horchata (Cinnamon Rice Milk) instead of
> dessert.
>
>
> So refreshing. Does anyone else have opinion on this yummy drink? I
> think it would have to be over ice. I hve not made it at home but I
> did buy a mix for making it at home.
>
>
> Opinions?
>