Rice Cooler -- Horchata

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Title: RICE COOLER -- HORCHATA
Categories: Beverages
Yield: 1 quart

1 c Uncooked rice
4 1/2 c Warm water
3/4 c Sugar
1 ts Vanilla extract

Place rice in a large bowl. Pour warm water over rice. Set aside an
soak six hours or overnight. Pour into blender jar; process until
smooth. Strain mixture through a fine mesh sieve. Return to blender,
process again. Strain mixture into pitcher through a clean dampened
dish towel or cheese cloth. Rinse blender, return mixture to
blender; add sugar and vanilla. Process until combined. Refrigerate
until chilled. Serve over cracked ice.

Variations: CHOCOLATE -- Add 2 ounces grated Mexican chocolate to
rice. Continue as directed above.

STRAWBERRY -- Prepare as directed above, adding 1 package (10 ounces)
frozen strawberries with the sugar and vanilla. Continue as directed.

CINNAMON -- Add 2 (4-inch) cinnamon sticks to rice. After soaking
remove cinnamon sticks and discard. Continue as directed above.

Source: Viva Arroz! Reprinted with permission from USA Rice Council
Electronic format courtesy of Karen Mintzias

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