Mexican Strawberry Horchata: Aguas Frescas

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Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6 people
Cuisine: Us

Introduce

Chef :

Anamika Banerjee

Mexican Strawberry Horchata: Aguas Frescas

This one’s basically the Latin American Beverage- which’s immensely delicious & the most popular from the land… Originated in Valencia (Spain), in the 13th Century- FYI, Valencia is also popularly known for the famous 'Paella' Rice and precisely, so many different types of the most popular & delectable dishes have been originated from the land itself...!!!

Ingredient

Food ration :

6 people

Cooking time :

12-15 mins. Prep Time: 10-12 hrs.

1 Cup

Long Grain White Rice

1/4 Cup

Whole Almonds (Blanched & Peeled)

1 Pinch

Salt: Optional

4 Cups

Chilled Water

1/2

Whole Cinnamon Stick

1/2 Cup

Strawberry Purée: Fresh (Recommended) or Frozen

1/2 Cup

Vanilla or Caster Sugar

1/2 Cup

Condensed Milk: Sweetened

1 tsp

Vanilla Essence

2 Cups

Fresh Milk: Boiled and Chilled

10-12

Ice Cubes: Optional

Cooking instructions

* Step 1

To begin with: Wash the aforesaid measured rice grains for at least 2-3 times in running water until the water turns clear- Drain the excess water- Soak it now, with some Lukewarm water along with the Cinnamon Stick and the blanched & peeled almonds with the lid on- Overnight

* Step 2

Next Day: In a Blender Jar- Add in the soaked Rice, cinnamon and almonds with initially little water & add in the water (we’re to use the soaked water since it contains & retains all its nice fragrances & aroma) gradually- Then, once its done absolutely nice & smooth, pass the blended mixture through a sieve in order to avoid any lumps or chunks & if any at all- Then again blend it to nice smooth texture & sieve it all

* Step 3

FYI: Overnight soaking of the rice, cinnamon & almonds- yields such an amazingly smooth delectable mixture hence not to skip this VVI Step in order to achieve the best-est results Also, passing the entire mixture post blending makes it even more smoother & DELISH

* Step 4

You can also adjust the very consistency of the drink by adding in some chilled water to it- During the time of blending it, post adding the condensed milk & cream, aforesaid Once that’s done t’s time to assemble the same: Take a glass/pitcher/tumbler of your choice- Add into the same, some ice cubes & then, pour into the liquid in it

* Step 5

As the garnish you can also add in some cut up fresh strawberries if you’re using the same- For me it’s the frozen ones hence, I puréed it all…Alternatively, any strawberry syrups all along the glass & then pour in the liquid to it- You can go creative, in your very own way…it’s even more better!

* Step 6

Finally, sprinkle some ground cinnamon powder- just a dash of it on the top since, the original version of this particular drink is just the 3 major basic ingredients & that stew: The long grain aromatic Raw Rice, Cinnamon, Almonds, Milk & Honey/Sugar- Hence, you can tweak it when exploring its various versions, as per your choice, tastes & convenience