This Quinoa Horchata Is A Healthy, Homemade Summer Drink

• 1 cup organic quinoa
• 1 cup wild black rice
• 1/4 cup raw almonds, sliced and blanched
• 5 cinnamon sticks
• 2 nutmegs, cracked
• 10 cloves
• 10 allspice
• 5 star anises
• 1/4 cup milk, either regular, soy, or nut-based (Optional)

1. Combine quinoa and black rice in a 4-quart container with 2 quarts of cool water. Cover and allow to soak in fridge for 12-24 hours.
2. Toast the spices over low heat in a saucepan, until aroma is released. Allow to cool.
3. Remove quinoa and rice mixture from fridge, and drain all liquid. In a blender, combine even amounts of grains and spices with 1 quart of water. Blend on high for approximately 30 seconds. Repeat 4 times. Fine strain preferably through chinois strainer or through a regular strainer and cheese cloth.
4. In a saucepan combine sugar depending on taste and the quinoa liquid. Stir until sugar is dissolved. Promptly remove off heat. Allow to cool.
5. Serve over crushed ice and grate some fresh nutmeg and cinnamon over the top! If a creamier texture is desired add 1/4 cup of regular milk, soy milk or almond milk per quart of horchata.

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Taken from www.myrecipes.com/recipe/this-quinoa-horchata-is-a-healthy-homemade-summer-drink (may not work)