Title: Horchata
Categories: Beverages Mexican
Yield: 7 Quarts

3	c	Long-grain white rice
		Rain or spring water to - cover, plus 6-1/2 qts. - rain or s
2	c	Raw almonds, unshelled
1/3	c	Freshly ground cinnamon
2 1/2	c	Sugar, or to taste
		Ice cubes

Wash rice. Cover with rain water, and soak for 12 hours. Drain in a mesh sieve. Wash almonds, cover with water, and soak for 4 to 6 hours. Shell almonds and discard skins. Puree the rice in a blender. Set aside. Puree the almonds to a fine paste in a blender.

Mix rice, almond paste, cinnamon, sugar, rain water and 16 ice cubes in a large glass jar or clear pitcher.

Serve rice beverage in tall glasses over more ice cubes.

Makes about 7 quarts.

NOTE from book: This refreshing drink is particularly welcome in the scorching climate of the Yucatan Peninsula.

from The Taste of Mexico, by Patricia Quintana, ISBN # 0-941434-89-3 (cloth) : pg. 283 1-55670-326-0 (paper)

From: Teri Chesser Date: 01-27-96

From: Gail Shipp Date: 03-09-98 (17:10) The Once And Future Legend (1) Cooking

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