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Strawberry Horchata (Mexican Pink Drink)
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Strawberry Horchata (Mexican Pink Drink)

4 h 30 minServes 10Nutri-Score D€€
from @cooking.con.claudia26 imports0 cooked
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what you need

Ingredients

10 people
  • long grain white rice (rinsed)Grains300 g
  • cinnamon stick (large)Spices1 piece
  • water (boiling, for soaking the rice)Other960 ml
  • fresh strawberries (washed, stems removed)Produce680 g
  • white vinegar (for sanitizing the strawberries)Pantry5 ml
  • agave nectar (or sugar, to taste)Pantry180 ml
  • evaporated milk (one can)Dairy354 ml
  • sweetened condensed milk (one can)Dairy397 g
  • milk (or water)Dairy480 ml
  • water (optional, to dilute)Other960 ml
  • Mexican vanillaPantry5 ml
  • strawberry concentratePantry5 ml
  • ice (for serving)Other400 g

per serving

Nutrition

186kcal

Carbs
33 g
Proteins
5 g
Fat
4 g
Adapt tools

what you’ll use

Tools

  • Blender
  • Mixing bowl
  • Sieve
  • pitcher

step by step

Method

  1. Soak the rice with cinnamon

    • Rinse the white rice until the water runs clear.
    • Transfer the rice to a bowl with the cinnamon stick and pour over the boiling water.
    • Cover and let it rest so the rice softens completely.
    Step 1

  2. Sanitize the strawberries

    • Cover the strawberries with water and add the white vinegar.
    • Let them soak, then rinse well and remove the stems.
    Step 2

  3. Blend and strain the rice

    • Blend the rice mixture until the rice is completely pulverized.
    • Strain into a pitcher through a fine mesh sieve or cheesecloth to avoid a grainy texture.
    Step 3

  4. Blend the strawberry base

    • Add the strawberries to the blender with the milk, evaporated milk, strawberry concentrate, vanilla and agave nectar.
    • Blend until completely smooth.
    Step 4

  5. Combine and adjust sweetness

    • Pour the strawberry mixture into the pitcher with the water and sweetened condensed milk.
    • Mix well, then taste and adjust the sweetness if needed.
    Step 5

  6. Serve

    • Add fresh strawberries and lots of ice to the pitcher or glasses.
    • Stir and enjoy.
    Step 6
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