Horchata
Horchata is a traditional Spanish drink that is made with rice, water, and almonds. The history of horchata recipes can be traced back to the 13th century, when the Moors introduced rice to Spain. Horchata was originally made with tiger nuts, but over time, the recipe was adapted to use almonds.
The first recorded recipe for horchata dates back to the 15th century, and it was made with a type of rice called Calasparra. This variety of rice is still used to make horchata today. The traditional recipe also calls for a small amount of cinnamon and sugar.
Horchata became popular in the Spanish region of Valencia in the 18th century, and it is still a popular drink there today. In Valencia, horchata is often served with fartons, a type of Spanish pastry.
Advice
When making horchata, it is important to soak the rice and almonds overnight, as this helps to ensure that all of the flavors have time to blend into the milk. Additionally, it is important to strain the mixture twice to ensure that no chunks of rice or almonds remain in the drink. Finally, it is best to use whole milk when making horchata, as it results in a creamy, smooth texture.
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Recipes
Dirty Horchata
- cinnamon
- nutmeg
- sweetened condensed milk
- milk
- brew concentrate
- grain white rice
Horchata
- sugar
- almond
- cinnamon
- grain white rice
Horchata
- milk
- grain white rice
- sugar
- cinnamon
- vanilla extract
- cinnamon
- water
Easy Mexican Horchata
- white rice
- vanilla extract
- milk
- evaporated milk
- cinnamon
- sugar
- water
Spiked Passion Fruit Horchata
- passion fruit puree
- cinnamon tequila
- horchata
- cinnamon
Horchata
- grain white rice
- cinnamon
- milk
- vanilla
- sugar
- water
Vanilla Bean Horchata
- water
- milk
- nielsen massey vanilla bean paste
- sweetened condensed milk
- cream
- sugar
- grain white rice
- cinnamon
- water
- ice
- cinnamon
Spiked Horchata
- coconut milk
- coconut water
- salt
- vanilla extract
- sugar
- rum
- cinnamon
- white rice
- cinnamon
Horchata
- sugar
- lime zest
- lime juice
- vanilla extract
- cinnamon
- almond
- rice
Horchata de Chocolate
- dark brown sugar
- cinnamon
- cocoa powder
- cinnamon
- grain white rice
- coconut milk
- oat milk
Spanish-Style Tiger Nut Horchata Recipe
- cinnamon
- tiger nut
- sugar
- salt
- water
Horchata with Chocolate and Pumpkin Seeds
- cinnamon
- almond
- pepita
- grain white rice
- cinnamon bark
- dark chocolate
- vanilla bean
- dark brown sugar
- water
Homemade Horchata
- almond
- light agave nectar
- grain brown
- cinnamon
- water
Ingredient Breakdown
Insights
Staple Ingredients
- cinnamon 77%
Common Ingredients
- sugar 54%
Usual Ingredients
- grain white rice 38%
- milk 38%
- water 38%