Mexican "Rice Water"??

Question

I went to a mexican resteraunt in Chicago with my brother a year or so ago...and I had an amazing drink. It was really wonderful. I've wanted it ever since but I'm not sure where to get it...or even how to make it.

I was watching television today and saw someone making "Horchata" and was wondering if it was the same. If so, does anyone have a tried and true good recipe for it?

Please, this would be very helpful.

Answer 1

Horchata is what you're looking for.  You can usually find mixes available.  It might take some trial and error till you find one you like, but the mixes are a LOT easier than making it from scratch!

Answer 2

Yes. Horchata is Rice Water. Its super easy to make and delicious. Here is my family's recipe for Horchata:

2 C. Rice

5-6 Cinnamon Sticks (canela)

2 Cans Condensed Milk

Water

1/4 C. Sugar

In a bowl, add rice, cinnamon sticks and enough water to cover. Let sit for about an hour or two for the rice & cinnamon to soften and the flavors to mix.  Blend Well. Pour through a FINE sieve or colander into a pitcher (the colander/sieve has to be fine or else the drink will be gritty).  Add condensed milk  and enough water to fill the pitcher (about 2qts.) Add sugar to taste (about 1/4 cup). Stir Well and serve chilled over ice. ENJOY!

Answer 3

1 cup white rice, uncooked

2 quarts water

1 cinnamon stick

sugar, to taste

Mix all together ingredients and let stand 3 hours.

Simmer for 1/2 hour.

Let cool, then puree in a blender and strain through a cloth or fine-mesh strainer.

Taste for sweetness and add sugar if necessary.

Chill and serve over ice.

Horchata and Agua de Arroz are the same thing.

I hope this was helpful,Take Care!!!  :)