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Horchata
Put the rinsed rice and broken cinnamon in a bowl with 1 litre of warm water, not hot. Cover and leave at least 6 hours at room temperature, or overnight in the fridge.
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How long does Horchata take?
6 hr 15 min all in — 15 min prep, 6 hr rest. Cook and rest follow the method. Leftover storage and optional extra waits are not included.
How many does it serve?
The recipe is written for 6 glasses. Scale the ingredient list on the page if you are cooking for a different number.
How hard is it?
Very easy.
How spicy is it?
No chilli.
Does it fit a diet?
The published recipe is labelled Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-free, Gluten-free, Nut-free.
What does it cost to cook?
Cheap night — about Under $8 USD, as a grocery budget for this recipe, not a restaurant price.
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What equipment do I need?
Mixing bowl, Blender.
How much salt do I put in?
This recipe does not list a salt amount. We will not invent one.
How much sugar?
120 g (or to taste) of Sugar.
What can I use instead?
Some of the water → Milk. Replace 250 ml of the thinning water with milk for a creamier drink. It is then no longer vegan. Sugar → Condensed milk. Sweetens and enriches at once. Start with 4 tbsp and taste.
Any tips from this recipe?
Soft Ceylon cinnamon blends easily and tastes rounder than hard cassia sticks. If you only have cassia, use one stick. It keeps three days in the fridge and thickens slightly. Thin it with cold water.
Can I prepare this ahead?
Put the rinsed rice and broken cinnamon in a bowl with 1 litre of warm water, not hot. Cover and leave at least 6 hours at room temperature, or overnight in the fridge.
Can I use an air fryer?
This method is not written for an air fryer. The core technique on the page still applies.