Leftover Rice Horchata
Give leftover rice a second life with this creamy, refreshing Horchata! This traditional Latin American drink gets a clever twist by using cooked rice, making it a quick and easy way to reduce waste and enjoy a sweet, cinnamon-infused treat. Perfect over ice on a hot day, this horchata is rich, indulgent, and surprisingly simple to make.
Ingredients
- 1 cupcooked rice
- 4 cupwaterAmount4 cupIngredientwater
- 1 tspground cinnamonAmount1 tspIngredientground cinnamon, plus more for garnish, plus more for garnish
- 1(12-ounce) can evaporated milkAmount1Ingredient(12-ounce) can evaporated milk
- 1(12-ounce) can sweetened condensed milkAmount1Ingredient(12-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 tspvanilla extractAmount1 tspIngredientvanilla extract
Instructions
- 1
In a blender, combine the cooked rice, water, and ground cinnamonAmount1 tspIngredientground cinnamon, plus more for garnish. Blend for 2–3 minutes until the mixture is smooth and the rice is fully broken down.
- 2
Strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve or cheesecloth into a pitcher to...: Strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve or cheesecloth into a pitcher to remove any solids.
- 3
Stir in the evaporated milk, sweetened condensed milkAmount1Ingredient(12-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk, and vanilla extract until well combined. Adjust the sweetness to your taste if needed.
- 4
Chill the horchata in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
- 5
Serve over ice and garnish with a sprinkle of ground cinnamonAmount1 tspIngre...: Serve over ice and garnish with a sprinkle of ground cinnamonAmount1 tspIngredientground cinnamon, plus more for garnish if desired. Enjoy!
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