Nitrate & Nitrite Free Horchata

Total time8 hr 15 min

Prep time15 min

Cook time0 min

5.0

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Ingredients

6 servings

1 cup long-grain white rice
½ cup raw almonds
2 cinnamon sticks
6 cup water
½ cup granulated sugar, or to taste
1 tsp vanilla extract

For serving

¼ tsp ground cinnamon, for serving (optional)
ice, for serving

Instructions

1
Combine the rice, almonds, and cinnamon sticks in a large bowl. Pour in the 4 cups of soaking water, cover, and refrigerate for at least 8 hours or overnight, until the rice has softened and the water is lightly cloudy and fragrant.
2
Discard the cinnamon sticks. Transfer the soaked rice and almonds along with all of the soaking liquid to a blender. Add the 2 cups of blending water. Blend on high speed for 2 minutes, until the mixture is as smooth as possible and the liquid looks opaque and milky.

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