Horchata

Pasos6

1. 1

   Paso 1. Toast the rice

   Add the long grain white rice and broken cinnamon sticks to a pan and stir over medium heat until the rice turns golden.

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2. 2

   Paso 2. Toast the almonds

   Add the slivered almonds and keep toasting until everything starts to smell nutty.

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3. 3

   Paso 3. Soak the mixture

   Transfer the toasted mixture to a bowl, add four cups of water and one star anise, cover and let rest at room temperature for a few hours or in the fridge overnight.

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4. 4

   Paso 4. Blend until smooth

   Add everything to a blender and blend on high until smooth and milky.

5. 5

   Paso 5. Strain through cheesecloth

   Line a strainer with a few layers of cheesecloth, pour the blended mixture through, and squeeze out as much liquid as possible.

6. 6

   Paso 6. Finish and serve

   Add two more cups of water, the sweetened condensed milk, a pinch of vanilla extract and a touch of salt, then pour over ice.

   The source also allows sugar in place of the sweetened condensed milk.

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