Ube Horchata Recipe
Ube Horchata is a vibrant twist on the traditional Mexican beverage, blending creamy evaporated milk, fragrant cinnamon, almonds, and the unique purple flavor of ube extract. This refreshing drink is perfect for a sweet treat, served chilled over ice with a hint of vanilla and sweetness adjusted to your liking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes (plus 6+ hours soaking)
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 6 hours 10 minutes (including soaking and chilling time)
- Yield: Approximately 6 cups 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Mexican Filipino Fusion
Ingredients
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Soaking Ingredients
- 1 cup white rice (uncooked)
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- ½ cup almonds
- 4 cup water (for soaking)
Blending and Mixing Ingredients
- 1 can evaporated milk (12 oz)
- 4 cup water
- 1 tbsp ube extract
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ⅓–½ cup condensed milk (adjust to preference)
Instructions
- Soak the Ingredients: Combine the uncooked white rice, almonds, and cinnamon sticks in a bowl with 4 cups of water. Soak for at least 6 hours, preferably overnight, to soften the rice and cinnamon sticks thoroughly.
- Strain Soaking Liquid: After soaking, pour the mixture through a strainer to remove the water. Discard the soaking water as it contains impurities and will not be used later.
- Blend the Soaked Ingredients: Place the soaked rice, almonds, and cinnamon sticks into a blender. Add the entire can of evaporated milk and blend until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Strain the Blended Mixture: Pour the blended mixture through a fine mesh strainer to remove solids. Use a spatula to press and extract as much liquid as possible for a smooth horchata base.
- Mix Additional Ingredients: Add 4 cups of water, ube extract, vanilla extract, and condensed milk to the strained liquid. Stir thoroughly to combine all flavors evenly.
- Chill Before Serving: Refrigerate the ube horchata for at least 2 hours to allow flavors to meld and serve chilled over ice for a refreshing drink.
Notes
- Adjust the condensed milk quantity according to your preferred sweetness level.
- The longer soaking improves softness and flavor extraction, so soaking overnight is recommended.
- For a smoother texture, blend for at least 1-2 minutes until no graininess remains.
- Serve over ice to enjoy the beverage cold and refreshing.
- Ube extract gives this horchata its signature purple color and unique flavor; ensure you use a high-quality extract for best results.
Keywords: Ube Horchata, Ube Drink, Horchata Recipe, Filipino Horchata, Purple Rice Drink, Evaporated Milk Beverage
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