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Soak the rice in the water for at least 6 hours or overnight.
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Transfer the rice and the soaking liquid to the blender and whirl on its highest speed for a full 2 minutes.
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If youre using sweetener, blend it in with the rice.
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Strain through a fine-mesh strainer and discard the solids, Enjoy immediately, or serve cold or over ice.
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Kept refrigerated, rice milk will last for up to 1 week.
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Frozen rice milk will keep for up to 4 months.
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Variation: Horchata
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As anyone who lives within sniffing distance of a taqueria can tell you, horchata is an outrageously enjoyable beverage made from rice milk.
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On a hot day and/or with hot food, its sweet cinnamon coolness is most welcome.
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To make it, make the Rice Milk and soak I (3-inch) cinnamon stick in the water along with the rice.
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Include the cinnamon stick in the blender when pureeing the rice, along with a pinch of kosher salt and 4 tablespoons of your favorite sugar or natural sweetener, adding more to taste.
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Strain and enjoy immediately; or serve cold or over ice.
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Horchata will keep in the refrigerator for 3 days, but it does not freeze well.
