Horchata Base Recipe

• ½ cup [100 g] long-grain rice
• ½ cup [50

Combine the rice, almonds, and cinnamon in a frying pan and toast until fragrant, about 3 minutes.

Meanwhile, bring 4 cups [1 L] of water to a boil. Transfer the toasted rice mixture to a large bowl and pour the just-boiled water over the mixture. Add the brown sugar and a pinch of salt. Let steep for 2 hours or until the rice is soft.

Remove the cinnamon sticks and blend the mi