Horchata (Ground Rice Drink)

• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 cup long grain rice
• 1 cup water
• 4 cups milk
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon vanilla

1. need also Large Capacity Blender (7-8 Cups).
2. Place rice in a bowl with enough hot water to cover.
3. Let sit overnight on counter.
4. Next day, remove the water.
5. Place rice, 1/2 cup fresh water and 2 cups milk in a blender until rice is all ground up.
6. Add sugar, vanilla, and cinnamon. Blend.
7. Add the remaining two cups milk, and 1/2 cup water.
8. Blend.
9. Strain through thickly layered cheesecloth (more than once may be necessary; do NOT squeeze the cloth).
10. Chill and serve. Makes approximately 6 cups.
11. Note: This is a favorite for youngsters of all ages. Also, the rice starch in this drink is an excellent way to "put out the fire" on your tongue while eating hot/spicy meals. In summertime, add crushed ice to drink to make a slushy.

sugar, long grain rice, water, milk, cinnamon, vanilla

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/horchata-ground-rice-drink-164846 (may not work)