Traditional Horchata
The sweet, 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. Ingredients 4 cups hot water 1 1/2 cups long-grain rice 1 (14 ounce) can NESTLIE LA LACHERA Sweetened Condensed Milk 1 cup milk 2 cinnamon sticks 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon Directions 1. 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. 2. 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 reserve 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. 3. Pour into tall glasses with ice cubes. Sprinkle with ground cinnamon. Makes 6 servings. _______________________________________________ Cookinginthedark mailing list [email protected] http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark
