Horchata

1. 1

   Grind the rice into a fine powder using a coffee grinder.

2. 2

   Place the ground rice, almond, and cinnamon into a large bowl with 3 1/2 C water.

3. 3

   Cut the vanilla beans in half the long way, scrape the seeds into the bowl, and then throw the beans in after them.

4. 4

   Cover and leave overnight.

5. 5

   The next day, add the sugar and 1 1/2 C water.

6. 6

   Puree everything in your blender, then strain.

7. 7

   The best tool weve found for straining is a Thai tea sock, which is basically a fine cotton mesh on a metal ring with a handle.

8. 8

   Serve chilled.

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