Nitrate & Nitrite Free Berry Horchata with Fresh Berries
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4 servings
For the horchata
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- ½ cup raw whole almonds
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 4 cups water, divided, plus more for soaking
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled
- 3 tbsp sugar
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
For serving
- ice, for serving
- 1 cup mixed fresh berries (blueberries, raspberries, sliced strawberries)
- fresh mint leaves (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the rice, almonds, and cinnamon stick in a large bowl. Pour in enough water to cover by at least 2 inches. Cover and refrigerate for at least 8 hours or overnight, until the rice is fully softened and the water is milky white.
- 2
Drain and discard the soaking water. Transfer the soaked rice, almonds, and cinnamon stick to a blender. Add 2 cups of fresh water and the hulled strawberries. Blend on high for 2 minutes, until the mixture is as smooth as possible.
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