Nitrate & Nitrite Free Herbal Horchata with Fresh Herbs
Total time8 hr 10 min
Prep time10 min
Cook time0 min
4.5(14)
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4 servings
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 4 cups water, divided
- 1 cinnamon stick
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- 3 tbsp granulated sugar, or to taste
- ½ cup whole milk
- ¼ cup fresh mint leaves, loosely packed
- ¼ cup fresh basil leaves, loosely packed
For serving
- ice, for serving
- fresh mint sprigs, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the rice, cinnamon stick, and 2 cups of the water in a large bowl. Cover and let soak at room temperature for at least 8 hours or overnight, until the rice is fully softened and the water is lightly cloudy.
- 2
Discard the cinnamon stick. Transfer the soaked rice and its soaking water to a blender. Blend on high for 2 minutes, until the mixture is as smooth as possible and looks uniformly milky.
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