Horchata de Arroz Recipe

Ingredients:

1 cup long grain white rice

2 cups water

1 tsp vanilla

1 tsp cinnamon

1/2 cup sugar

2 cups cold water

1 can evaporated milk

1/2 cup diced canaloupe

2 tbsp of slivered almonds

Method

1. Soak the rice in 2 cups of water for an hour.

2. Place the rice and its soaking water in a blender, along with vanilla, cinnamon, and sugar. Blend the mixture for 1 minute and then pulse for another 40 seconds.

3. Strain into a pitcher. Add 2 cups of cold water, the evaporated milk, diced canaloupe, and chopped almonds.

4. Stir well and serve over ice.

References
Kittler, Sucher. "Food and Culture" 5th Edition.
Guatemala. CIA World Fact Book; 2004. Academic Search Complete.
http://gocentralamerica.about.com/od/guatemalaguide/p/Guatemala_Food.htm
http://www.state.gov/r/pa/ei/bgn/2045.htm
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UtzTsG8yc90&feature=related