Homemade Horchata
Horchata Casera
Recipe Yield
8 1/4 cups approximately
Cooking time
10 minutes
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Ingredients
- 2 cups white rice
- 1 stick canela ceylon or true cinnamon, broken into pieces
- 3 cups boiling hot water
- 4 cups whole milk
- 1 cup sugar
To Prepare
- Place the rice and cinnamon in a heatproof bowl and cover with the hot water. Let sit anywhere from 2 to 8 hours.
- When ready to puree the mixture, add the milk and sugar to the rice mixture and stir well. Place in a blender, in batches, and completely puree. Strain into a pitcher as you move along. Serve over ice filled glasses and/or store in the refrigerator.
Comments
125comments inHomemade Horchata
Diana
Apr 13
Very delicious, Pati! I blended for a long time and strained and it turned out pleasantly creamy and thick.
Pati Jinich
Apr 15
So happy you liked it Diana!
Jackie
Feb 25
Made this for my son’s they loved it
Pati Jinich
Feb 29
Happy to hear! Greetings to all 😉
Alicia In Minneapolis
Apr 01
I halved the recipe and swapped milk for oat milk, sugar for maple sugar… it’s gritty and delish! Thx Pati!
Pati Jinich
Jun 12
Thanks for sharing your way Alicia!
Rosi
Mar 04
This recipe is really really good. I used 12 oz of evaporated milk out of the 4 cups. And it was sooooo perfect!!! My little one, 3 yrs old, loved it!! Thank you, Pati.
Pati Jinich
Mar 13
So glad you guys enjoyed it, yay!
Doug F
Dec 17
Made this drink three times now. It is excellent. My question is. What can I do with all the leftover rice and cinnamon and sugar mix that I sifted off. Anything? Can I reuse it to make more or something else?
Pati Jinich
Jan 07
To be honest I never thought about this Doug, remember you need to puree your mixture super well, so the leftovers after sifting should be minimal 🙂
Rosemarie Moreken
Sep 11
Muchas gracias por facilitar buscar las recetas que hizo. No he bebido horchata por demasiado tiempo 🙂 Y voy a tratar la chickpea poundcake. Y gracias por su visita en Mexico y mostrar los regiones y culturas/comida.
Pati Jinich
Sep 11
Muchas gracias a ti Rosemarie, disfruta la horchata y todo lo demas 😉
Lupe Bravo
Jul 18
Thank you so much, you are the best COOK.
Pati Jinich
Jul 21
Muchas gracias Lupe, you are very sweet 😉
Ann
May 24
Fell in love with this drink when I had it at the Mexican Embassy open house. Made the horchata this weekend and it tasted better than when I’ve bought it in Mexican restaurants. So easy to make. I used less sugar and 2% milk and it still turned out nice and creamy. Nice and refreshing for summer.
Pati Jinich
Jun 10
So glad you liked this recipe Ann, enjoy the Horchata 😉
Joy Culpepper
Mar 31
Pati when it’s time to puree in blender, do you also puree the cinnamon stick with the milk and sugar
Pati Jinich
Apr 11
If you feel more comfortable you can remove it Joy, but since after blending you will be straining the mixture, it shouldn’t be a problem, enjoy the Horchata!
Esme
Mar 27
Gracias 🙏 por existir! Me encantan tus recetas y la manera que lo explicas.
Pati Jinich
Apr 11
Mil gracias Esme, que linda!
Ed Moran
Feb 14
Can you add tequila or rum to this? Haha.
Pati is the best, a Mexican National Treasure to us !!
Pati Jinich
Feb 15
Of course Ed, I would go for rum better or for some coffee liqueur, yay, enjoy!
Lily
Jan 26
I made this yesterday and while it tastes absolutely delicious, it is very gritty and not very smooth. Is it supposed to be that way? And if not, what can I do to fix it?
Pati Jinich
Jan 31
Hi Lily, you have to blend it very well, and then pass it through a fine sieve to a pitcher before drinking it. Enjoy!
Walter
Jan 24
Hi Patti!
What do you mean by heatproof bowl? Should be it be insulated to keep the water and rice mixture warm during the soaking period?
I’ve always loved horchata. I had no idea it was so easy! Looking forward to trying it with coffee!
Pati Jinich
Jan 25
Hey Walter, for the soaking of the rice just use a bowl that is oven proof, as you are going to be pouring very hot water on the rice and you don’t want it to break with the heat. Enjoy the Horchata!
Sheryl Charboneau
Jan 19
Hi
I was wondering,
After the rice soaks in water do I add all of it to the blender or just the soaked rice and cinnamon?
TIA
Pati Jinich
Jan 21
You add it all Sheryl! Hope you’ll like this recipe 😉
Alexsandra Garza
Jan 17
This is definitely a favorite! I’ve made it 3 times already. My family loves it!
Pati Jinich
Jan 21
Delighted to read this Alexsandra, horchata is so delicious and refreshing, yum!
Elena Esquivel
Jan 15
It does sound easy! Can’t wait to try it!!! GOOD Horchata is the most amazing and refreshing drink ever!
Pati Jinich
Jan 16
Let me know how you like it Elena 😉
Tammy Jimenez
Jan 15
Hi Pati,
Saying Hello from Anchorage, Alaska. Do you happen to have a video on how to do the Horchata?
Thank you🙏
Pati Jinich
Jan 16
Hola Tammy! I do not have a video on YouTube, but if you have Amazon Prime you can stream Episode 806: El Fuerte, Magic Town and you will see it there. Also, you might want to check the listings in your are for PBS to check out when they are showing that particular episode, use this tracking tool with your Zip Code, good luck! http://www.tracmedia.com/LOL/PatisMexicanTable2/
Martha
Jan 29
Hi Patti, I tried the link for the horchata put won’t work.
Pati Jinich
Jan 31
Hey Martha, please copy and paste this one in your browser, it should work 😉 http://patijinich.com/pati_2020/homemade-horchata/
Ivette Merchand
Jan 14
Hola Pati,
Can you use any rice when making horchata? Jasmine, Basmati, Wild, medium vs long? Does it make a difference?
Gracias,
Pati Jinich
Jan 16
Basically any white rice would work Ivette, I go for extra long though 😉
Patti miller
Jan 14
My how I love this drink
Now I can make my own
THANK YOU
Pati Jinich
Jan 16
My pleasure Patti, enjoy!
Christina Smith
Jan 14
Hi Patty. I’m a new member to your following and love Horchata! Can you give any recommendations on making an alcoholic drink using Horchata?
Pati Jinich
Jan 16
You can add some espresso and kahlua Christina, yum!
Rosa
Jan 14
Que delicia de agua, de mis favoritas de la vida, cuando la preparo le pongo leche evaporada en vez de leche entera y vainilla le da un super sabor
Saludos
Pati Jinich
Jan 16
Uy que rico, gracias por el tip Rosa 😉
P from AZ
Sep 24
Hola Pati! My husband and I LOVE you and all your yummy recipes!!!
Question, I saw an earlier horchata recipe of yours where it called for 1 tbsp of vanilla however this recipe does not?
Thanks much!
Pati Jinich
Oct 04
You are right P! I have two versions for Horchata, here is the other one, just make the one you like best, enjoy! http://patijinich.com/pati_2020/horchata-with-cinnamon-and-vanilla/
Fran
Aug 24
How long does it last?
Pati Jinich
Aug 26
Horchata is way better when is fresh; you can keep it in the fridge but I wouldn’t recommend for over 24 hours. Enjoy!
Cynthia
Aug 24
Hola Pati
While soaking the rice, should there be water the entire time? My rice soaked up all the water and it’s only been about an hour since it started soaking.
Thanks
Pati Jinich
Aug 26
Yes Cynthia, try to add a bit more water because all the starch and flavor of the rice should be in it before you mix it with the milk to blend. Good luck!
Stephanie
Aug 20
Is there a way I can make this dairy free? I am lactose intolerant and love horchata!!
Pati Jinich
Aug 23
Of course Stephanie, sub regular milk with coconut or almond milk and enjoy!
Irene
Aug 20
Hi Patti!,
Loving your recipes, question on the horchata. Instructions say to add the milk and sugarto the rice mixture which includes the hot water that was added. Is that correct. Ty
Pati Jinich
Aug 23
Correct Irene! Except that after hours of soaking, the water will not be hot anymore 😉
Estevan B. G.
Aug 20
Haven’t had this since I was very young. Can’t believe the recipe/process was that easy. Thanks. Can’t wait to try it this weekend.
Pati Jinich
Aug 23
Enjoy it Estevan 😉
ChristyC
Aug 20
The recipe says to add the milk and sugar to the rice mixture but, do you drain the water that rice soaked in?
Pati Jinich
Aug 23
I don’t Christy, I like to keep the flavor in the soaking water, enjoy!
Rich H
Aug 20
Patti, can I do this with non-dairy milk? I used to love horchata, but now not so much!
Pati Jinich
Aug 23
Of course Rich, go for coconut or almond milk, very yummy as well 😉
April Lafferty
Aug 19
I love this drink! Thanks Pati for sharing.
Pati Jinich
Aug 23
Thanks to you April!
Barry Kintner
Aug 19
Where I lived for a few years (66% Spanish speaking) – It was common to find horchata in flavors – fresa, pina, vanilla -maybe others. Coming back to Phoenix -none- found. Only plain. Wonder why? I have spoken to management at my favorite Latin markets … nuthin’ – And jamaica is also a favorite (often way too sweet though).
Pati Jinich
Aug 23
Hey Barry, horchata is much better when drinking it fresh. I wouldn’t keep it in the fridge for more than a couple of days 😉
Russell
Aug 19
I have a question. Is it possible to sub the Milk for something like Almond milk. I ask because my kiddo is allergic to cows milk . Goats milk is TBD and well we know Alt milks are workable for her. Horchata is one drink we love especially during summer time.
Pati Jinich
Aug 23
Of course Rusell, go ahead and use almond milk or you can try coconut milk as well. Enjoy!
Kathlene
Aug 19
Hi Patti. 💙❤😊 My kids and I love your recipe, right now our favorite is your Sopes Recipe😊 I have one question, after the rice and canela SOAK in the water, do I blend it in the water that it soaked in? Or do I strain it first and then blend it with the milk and sugar? Thank You😊
Pati Jinich
Aug 23
I use all the mix to put in the blender Kathlene, because I like to keep the flavor in the soaking water 😉
Gina W
Aug 12
Patti…delicious and love your recipes. Also love the glass jar you have
for the horchata. What is your source? Thanks, Gina
Pati Jinich
Aug 12
Thanks so much Gina, glad you loved the Horchata. So many people ask me about this jar and I honestly do not remember where I got them 🙂
AVARO
Aug 04
Hello Pati
I really like your show
I tried the horchata is the rice supposed to be cooked or raw still hard
I let it soke for 24 hrs the rice still feels hard and raw I’m confused
Pati Jinich
Aug 04
Hi there! The rice has to be raw, what you are doing by soaking it is getting all the starch and flavor out of it, and a bit more when you blend it. It is going to be still a bit grainy, that’s why you will strain it before drinking it . Enjoy 😉
Trisha Aranda
Jul 10
Made this for my daughter because it is her favorite drink! 3 hours of rice soaking and I used half almond milk and half heavy cream since I didn’t have whole milk. We all loved it! Can’t believe it was this easy! Thanks Pati!
Pati Jinich
Jul 12
Great job Trisha, smart substitutions, glad to read you all liked it 😉
John in New Mexico
Jun 01
Hello Pati,
I just came in from walking the dog and caught the very end of the segment where you were making a delicious looking cool drink that was green. All I caught was you said that there were chunks of pineapple in it. If it helps to identify which show it was, you were wearing a beautiful bright orange and blue blouse. — I would like to find out what that drink was and get the recipe. Can you help me?
Pati Jinich
Jun 01
Hi John, thanks for your message! You must be talking about this smoothie http://patijinich.com/pati_2020/tropical-mint-pineapple-lime-smoothie/ It was posted on Season 5, Episode 508 “Valladolid: A Day to Explore”. Enjoy!
Tamara Avitia
May 31
My husband Roberto and I also love watching you on Saturday evenings travel your way throughout Mexico. You are so inspiring to us. My husband looks forward to all of my Pati “give it a try” recipes. This week we made your horchata that reminded me of my childhood and your chilaquiles. They were both delicious and yummy! My husband and I are wondering if any new episodes will be airing soon? Thank you for sharing your superpower of personality and cooking with us.
Pati Jinich
Jun 01
Thanks so much Tamara for these kind words, and thanks to Roberto for liking my recipes! Stay tuned because the new season, from the amazing state of Sonora, will start airing this October. Enjoy 🙂
Kristen Chavez
May 07
My husband Manuel and I love watching you Pati! Saw you make this tonight and now I’m making the trip to Meijer to buy a blender, rice and cinnamon sticks. Oh I am so excited!!
Pati Jinich
May 11
🙂 🙂 🙂 So glad to read this Horchata inspired you Kristen! A blender is a must have in the kitchen, yay!
Anonymous
May 13
I’m so happy you replied and my husband will be too. We could be in the middle of something and your show comes on and we drop everything pretty much to watch you. Oh and I’m making it for the 3rd time today, we are obsessed it’s so good.
Pati Jinich
May 13
You guys are so sweet, thanks so much!
Anonymous
Sep 17
Making it again at 11pm tonight so we can have it in the morning! Seriously such a great recipe
Pati Jinich
Sep 17
Enjoy it!
Emily
May 07
Hi Pati! New to cooking, but already tried three of your recipes! All of them came out pretty good!!
For this recipe, would brown sugar work as well? Just curious
Pati Jinich
May 11
I think it will work, just add a bit less than a cup so your Horchata won’t be too sweet 😉
Evelyn
May 05
Do you think we can substitute brown rice versus white rice?
Pati Jinich
May 11
You can always try Evelyn, it will be less starchy but probably yummy as well 😉
Erik
May 01
Do I add the rice, ceylon, and water to the blender or just the rice and ceylon?
Pati Jinich
May 11
You add to the blender the rice, cinnamon, milk and sugar, no water Erik. Enjoy!
Laura C
Apr 15
Pati – si bien recuerdo, creo que también lleva una lata de leche endulzada, además de la leche y el azúcar, o en vez de… apreciaria mucho tu comentario.
Gracias
Pati Jinich
Apr 16
Hola Laura, si, algunas recetas llevan leche condensada en lugar de leche y azucar, pero para mi gusto queda muy dulce y densa, por eso la prefiero con leche. Saludos 😉
Mariana
Apr 15
I’m confused
Do you use uncooked rice?
Pati Jinich
Apr 16
Yes Mariana, is uncooked rice; the warm water will get out all the flavor of the rice and the starch to make a great Horchata 😉
AMALIA
Apr 09
My family loved the horchata. It was my 1st time making it and it was easy. Gracias
Pati Jinich
Apr 09
Yay Amalia! So glad to read you and your family enjoyed it 😉
Eleanor
Apr 07
Can the whole milk be substitute with Oat Milk or other diary free milk?
Pati Jinich
Apr 09
Never tried it Eleanor, but I don’t see why not. Please let me know how does it come out with any other milk you use 😉
Trish
Mar 28
I assume it’s cooked rice?
Pati Jinich
Apr 02
No Trish, Horchata is made out of raw rice 😉
Paul
Apr 08
Hi Pati, I’m a big fan of your show. I think people are confused because the recipe calls for pouring boiling water over the rice. After 2 – 8 hours, doesn’t that essentially cook the rice?
Pati Jinich
Apr 09
Hey Paul, thanks for your comment! It really doesn’t cook the rice, but it absolutely extracts all the flavor and the starch, which makes the horchata so delicious and refreshing 😉
Ingrid
Mar 23
I may be completely confused but I thought you mentioned lemon juice or was that a different recipe on this show? BTW, both my hubby and I love your show. Your recipes are great and we really enjoy how your kids (they have really grown) also love your food and add their own opinion.
Pati Jinich
Mar 26
It might be another recipe Ingrid, definitely Horchata does not have any lemon juice. Greetings to you and your hubby 😉
Irene
Aug 20
I think you are referring to the Jamaica or hibiscus drink.
Susan Currie
Mar 21
Do you cook the rice first
Pati Jinich
Mar 27
No Susan, the rice has to be raw. Enjoy!
Christina
Mar 12
I just made your horchata & it’s delicious. I’ve been looking for a recipe. Thank you love your show.
Pati Jinich
Mar 18
I am glad you tried it Christina, nothing more refreshing that a good horchata 😉
K
Feb 22
On the episode you poured a brown liquid on the horchata when it was all done. What was it?
Pati Jinich
Feb 22
That was espresso K, and you just basically add it to the homemade horchata to make what I call Cafe Horchata. Check it here http://patijinich.com/pati_2020/cafe-horchata/
Linda A
Jan 25
Can I use evaporative milk & condensed milk instead of milk?
Pati Jinich
Feb 09
Hi Linda, sounds like a good idea, probably it will make the Horchata creamier so go for it! Just be careful with the sugar, the condensed milk will be sweet enough I think.
Jeff Espinoza
Nov 27
I saw this episode but can’t remember, after soaking the rice and cinnamon do we drain and throw out the water before adding the milk?
Pati Jinich
Nov 30
Oh no, you add the milk to the water. Enjoy, Jeff!
Lydia
Nov 25
Hola! Después de dejar el arroz en el agua, todavía queda duro? Gracias!
Pati Jinich
Dec 12
Se debe remojar por lo menos ocho horas…y eso lo ablanda, sin problema lo debes de poder licuar!
Socorro Dudock
Nov 24
I tried it, is there supposed to be settlement??? Taste chalky.. what did I do wrong??
Pati Jinich
Nov 30
It will have some settlement but that texture is what makes it so good 🙂
Cindy Byrd
Nov 17
Hi Pati,
Can almond milk be used in place of whole milk? Love your show!
Pati Jinich
Nov 18
Go for it, Cindy!
G. Kitty
Nov 13
Sorry if this is a dumb question but is the rice cooked? Or uncooked?
Pati Jinich
Nov 16
It’s uncooked…and that’s not a dumb question at all, G.! 😄
Crystal
Nov 13
Will a food processor work instead of a blender?
Pati Jinich
Nov 18
A blender is easier, but go for it, Crystal.