Vanessa's Horchata

Ingredients

• 1 cup of long-grain white rice
• 2 cinnamon sticks
• 5 cups of water
• 1/2 cup of condensed milk
• 1/4 cup of sugar
• 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract

Directions

1. Place the rice and cinnamon sticks in a blender and pulse until the rice is broken into small pieces.
2. Add the water and blend for 5 minutes. Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh strainer into a large bowl.
3. Add the condensed milk, sugar, and vanilla extract to the strained mixture and stir until combined.
4. Chill the horchata for at least an hour before serving.

Interesting Facts

• Horchata is a popular drink in Mexico, Latin America, and Spain.
• It is believed to have originated in Valencia, Spain.
• It is traditionally served with Mexican dishes such as tacos and burritos.