Horchata (ground Rice Drink)

Total Time: 24 hrs Preparation Time: 24 hrs

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 cup long grain rice
• 1 cup water
• 4 cups milk
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon vanilla

Recipe

• 1 need also large capacity blender (7-8 cups).
• 2 place rice in a bowl with enough hot water to cover.
• 3 let sit overnight on counter.
• 4 next day, remove the water.
• 5 place rice, 1/2 cup fresh water and 2 cups milk in a blender until rice is all ground up.
• 6 add sugar, vanilla, and cinnamon. blend.
• 7 add the remaining two cups milk, and 1/2 cup water.
• 8 blend.
• 9 strain through thickly layered cheesecloth (more than once may be necessary; do not squeeze the cloth).
• 10 chill and serve. makes approximately 6 cups.
• 11 note: this is a favorite for youngsters of all ages. also, the rice starch in this drink is an excellent way to "put out the fire" on your tongue while eating hot/spicy meals. in summertime, add crushed ice to drink to make a slushy.