La Cocina de Leslie: Horchata

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Roasted unsalted peanuts are what give this horchata it's unique and refreshing flavor!

Horchata de Cacahuate - lacocinadeleslie.com

H is for Horchata de Cacahuate. Horchata is a traditional Mexican agua fresca made with rice. But there are also many versions of horchata made with other grains and ingredients like oats, dried cantaloupe seeds, and even roasted peanuts. Just be sure to use unsalted roasted peanuts. Raw and/or salted peanuts do not work for this recipe. If you like Mazapan (a traditional Mexican candy made with ground peanuts and cinnamon), you are going to love this Peanut Horchata (aka Agua de Cacahuate).

11 April 2017

Horchata de Cacahuate #AtoZrecipechallenge

Mexican chocolate, cinnamon and rice combine together in a rich, decadent twist on a classic agua fresca.

Satisfy your sweet tooth and keep cool this summer with an ice cold glass of Mexican Chocolate Horchata. Mexican chocolate isn't just for atoles, Champurrado, and mole sauces. It can be used in cookies, custards, as well as countless other desserts, and even in refreshing aguas frescas. Two of my favorites being Agua de Chocolate (made without milk) and this Horchata de Chocolate, which tastes like cinnamon chocolate milk in a fun agua fresca that is way more refreshing.

12 May 2016

Mexican Chocolate Horchata

Agua de Avena is hands down my absolute, all-time favorite agua fresca. I could drink the stuff every day and never get bored. And I'm not one of those people that likes to eat (or drink) the same thing day after day. But Agua de Avena is so good, I would gladly drink it every day for the rest of my life. Agua de Avena is very similar to Horchata, a traditional Mexican agua fresca made with rice and cinnamon, hence why some people refer to this agua fresca as Horchata de Avena. Agua de Avena is made with oats, cinnamon, and sweetened condensed milk. If you like Horchata, you are going to love Agua de Avena.

04 October 2010

Agua de Avena (Oat Horchata)

With Cinco de Mayo, just around the corner, I thought I'd share an authentic Mexican Agua Fresca recipe that is sure to impress your family and friends at your next fiesta.

Horchata is very popular all througtout Mexico and is part of what I like to call the Aguas Frescas trinity along with Agua de Jamaica (Hibiscus Flower Tea) and Agua de Tamarindo.

Horchata is a creamy, rice based beverage that can be served at breakfast, lunch or dinner. My Hubby and kiddies love it so much that I have to make it a couple of times a week.

Horchata (de Arroz)
(Rice Horchata)

Ingredients:

1-1/2 cups long grain rice, uncooked
1 (3-inch) cinnamon stick
6 cups water
1 can sweetened condensed milk (14 oz.)
Granulated sugar (optional)

Directions:

In a medium bowl, soak the rice in 3 cups water for at least 30 minutes or overnight in the fridge.

Puree the rice and the water it was soaked in along with the cinnamon stick in a blender until smooth. Strain into a 2-quart pitcher. Stir in the sweetened condensed milk and enough of the remaining water to fill the pitcher. Sweeten with granulated sugar to taste, if necessary. Refrigerate Horchata until ready to serve. Serve over ice. Enjoy!!!