Horchata With Rick Recipe
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 2/3 c. rice, medium or possibly long-grain
- 1 1/4 c. blanched almonds
- 1 stk cinnamon, preferably Mexican - (3" long)
- 1 c. sugar plus more
- 2 c. lowfat milk Ice cubes
- 1/2 c. cubed cantaloupe for garnish
- 2 Tbsp. toasted pecan pcs for garnish
- 6 x prickly pears peeled, and roughly minced
Directions
- In a large bowl, combine rice, almonds, cinnamon, and 2 1/2 c. tap water. Cold, cover with plastic wrap, and chill overnight.
- Pour mix into a blender. Add in sugar, and blend on high till the mix is as smooth as possible (there still may be a hint of grittiness). Strain through a very fine strainer, pressing with a spoon till only a dryish pulp remains; throw away pulp. Transfer to a pitcher, and stir in lowfat milk. Taste, and add in more sugar if necessary.
- For the Prickly Pear Puree: Place in a small food processor fitted with the steel blade. Puree till smooth. Strain through a medium sieve.
- Serve horchata in tall glasses over ice. Drizzle in prickly-pear puree. Garnish with cantaloupe and pecans. Stir gently till mix turns pink.
- This recipe yields 6 servings.
- Comments: Although it's one of the most popular - not to mention nutritious - beverages in Mexico, the drink known as horchata actually originated in the Arab world, where it was made from grnd tiger nut. The Spaniards brought it to Mexico, where today it is commonly made with grnd rice, almonds, and lowfat milk.
- Also called cactus pears and cactus fruit, prickly pears are egg-shaped fruits of the prickly-pear cactus; they come in a variety of colors and have juicy flesh like a watermelon's. When selecting prickly pears, make sure their skin yields slightly to the touch - a sign they are ripe and ready to be eaten.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 180g | |
| Recipe makes 6 servings | |
| Calories 370 | |
| Calories from Fat 158 | 43% |
| Total Fat 18.69g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat 2.55g | 10% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 10mg | 3% |
| Sodium 46mg | 2% |
| Potassium 519mg | 15% |
| Total Carbs 43.26g | 12% |
| Dietary Fiber 6.5g | 22% |
| Sugars 12.02g | 8% |
| Protein 10.89g | 17% |
