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[–] state_electrician@discuss.tchncs.de 24 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago) (5 children)

I have never heard of Horchata, but it sounds goddamn delicious. I need to try it.

Edit: Does anyone have Horchata recipes they can recommend?

[–] SassyRamen@lemmy.world 11 points 1 day ago (2 children)

You cab get it from mexican restaurants normally. Stuff can be life saving ♥️

[–] state_electrician@discuss.tchncs.de 8 points 23 hours ago (3 children)

I am in Europe and in a rural area, so no Mexican restaurants around. I found a lot of recipes and just want to try some that other people like.

[–] Atelopus-zeteki@fedia.io 9 points 23 hours ago

The recipe u/pelespirit posted looks legit. I would tend to use less sugar. Cinnamon and vanilla are key. Whole milk will give a creamier texture, but that's a matter of taste. Some athletes use a combo of water, carbs, protein. Horchata is like an old school version of this, fwiw.

[–] SassyRamen@lemmy.world 3 points 20 hours ago

Same (Bayern, Germany) we have a "Tex-Mex" place about an hour away from here. It belongs to an Ami, so I guess I just lucked out xD

[–] hoch@lemmy.world 3 points 20 hours ago (2 children)

This is my only fear with moving to Europe

The lack of Mexican restaurants? Be the change you want to see in the world.

[–] RaivoKulli@sopuli.xyz 2 points 12 hours ago (1 children)

Fantastic kebab places though

[–] hoch@lemmy.world 1 points 1 hour ago

I've always wanted to try kebab/döner. Pretty much impossible to find in the US outside of large cities.

[–] SillyDude@lemmy.zip 4 points 21 hours ago (1 children)

The circle k near me has it at the fountain. Its not the best but you can get a xlarge for $1.

[–] SassyRamen@lemmy.world 2 points 20 hours ago (1 children)

What now?! That sounds like a dream! Is it cold? I was in Egypt at a resort and they had giant glass vases full of it 🤤

[–] SillyDude@lemmy.zip 4 points 20 hours ago

Cold enough that you don't need ice but you'd probably still want some. They used to do this thing for like $7 a month you could get a drink everyday. I was putting down 44oz of horchata every day.

[–] stringere@sh.itjust.works 10 points 21 hours ago* (last edited 21 hours ago)

Tastes like Cinnamon Toast Crunch if you're familiar with the cereal.

Edit: saw you mention being in Europe where it's likely illegal to sell candy as food.

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[–] pelespirit@sh.itjust.works 8 points 23 hours ago (3 children)
[–] P1nkman@lemmy.world 4 points 21 hours ago (1 children)

I'm gonna get the ingredients for this tomorrow. Thanks!

[–] pelespirit@sh.itjust.works 4 points 21 hours ago

A light suggestion would be to put a little less sugar and then add sugar to taste. I would probably like more sugar than most people, so check that part. Also, don't sweat the cinnamon being Mexican only. It's great but not necessary for it to taste awesome. You can also buy rice milk already processed if you're pressed for time.

[–] UndulyUnruly@lemmy.world 4 points 10 hours ago* (last edited 10 hours ago)
INGREDIENTS
  • [ ]▢ 2 cups long grain rice
  • [ ]▢ 1 stick Mexican Cinnamon
  • [ ]▢ 4 cups hot water
  • [ ]▢ 8 cups extra water to finish the drink 
  • [ ]▢ ¾ cup sugar
  • [ ]▢ 2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • [ ]▢ 1 cup milk 2% or whole
  • [ ]▢ Ice cubes to serve
INSTRUCTIONS 

Place the rice and cinnamon stick in a large glass bowl and add the 4 cups of hot water. Cover the bowl with a dish or plastic wrap, then let it soak overnight, or at least 8 hours. *Please see NOTES

  • The next day, pour the rice, cinnamon, and water into your blender and process until it becomes a smooth, watery paste.
  • Using a strainer or sieve, strain the mixture into a wide mouth pitcher, stirring to help the liquid pass through.
  • Add the milk (if using), vanilla extract, and the rest of the water. Stir in the sugar, adjusting the amount to fit your taste. Let the drink chill in the refrigerator. Stir the Horchata before serving, since the rice mix tends to settle at the bottom. Serve in glasses with ice cubes.
NOTES

If you have a Vitamix or other high-performance blender, you won’t need to rest the rice to soften it, as the blender will be powerful enough to grind the hard rice grains. Additionally, you probably won’t need to use a sieve or strainer to strain the rice water, as the rice mixture will be very finely processed. Always taste the drink before adding the sugar. You might need more or less sugar than the amount indicated in the ingredients. If you feel that the consistency of the Horchata is too thick or dense for your taste, simply add more water.

Thank you! I'll give that a try!

[–] Zoomboingding@lemmy.world 3 points 1 day ago

I bought some horchata mix and it was a shadow of what I got in Costa Rica, so be wary.

[–] SoleInvictus@lemmy.blahaj.zone 1 points 16 hours ago

This one is great but it's not healthy at all. It's a one-way ticket to Diabetesville:

https://www.muydelish.com/traditional-mexican-horchata/#recipe

The kind that is good for you is the original, Spanish recipe using tiger nuts. This is the recipe we use:

https://www.alphafoodie.com/homemade-tiger-nut-milk-horchata-de-chufa/