The sweet, creamy touch of sweetened condensed
milk, together with the combination of rice and cinnamon, give
this traditional beverage a unique flavor and texture. It makes
a refreshing and nutritious snack for you and your kids.
Traditional
Horchata
- 4 cups hot water
1 1/2 cups long-grain rice
1 (14-oune) can NESTLÉ LA LECHERA Sweetened Condensed
Milk
1 cup milk
2 cinnamon sticks
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Combine water, rice, sweetened
condensed milk, milk and cinnamon sticks in large bowl; cover
and cool at room temperature. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours,
preferably overnight.
- Remove cinnamon sticks.
Spoon rice into blender (reserve soaking water); cover. Blend
on high for 3 to 4 minutes or until mixture is as smooth as possible.
Add the reserved soaking water; blend for an additional 2 minutes.
Strain mixture through a cheesecloth or extra fine sieve into
a pitcher, pressing the rice solids until only a dry paste remains;
discard paste. Repeat process if necessary to eliminate all rice
solids from liquid.
- Pour into tall glasses
with ice cubes. Sprinkle with ground cinnamon.
Makes 6 servings.
Recipe and photograph are
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