https://padlet.com/or42/nwfmvcwov2l5poc1 The history & recipe en-us 2020-11-20 01:47:31 UTC 2020-11-20 03:10:35 UTC hello@padlet.com or42 https://padlet.com/or42/nwfmvcwov2l5poc1/wish/944103270 Horchata originated in Spain, and versions of it can be traced back to 13th century Valencia. Originally made of ground tiger nuts, this drink spread throughout Spain's colonies - and changed innumerable times along the way. 
In Mexico, the base of horchata is generally white rice, milk, sugar, and cinnamon. 
From even its basest ingredients, Mexican horchata is a product of its colonial history. ]]> 2020-11-20 01:50:06 UTC https://padlet.com/or42/nwfmvcwov2l5poc1/wish/944103270 or42 https://padlet.com/or42/nwfmvcwov2l5poc1/wish/944187787 Unfortunately I am quarantined in my house at the moment, and am unable to go get the ingredients to try this recipe out myself! 

]]> 2020-11-20 02:41:08 UTC https://padlet.com/or42/nwfmvcwov2l5poc1/wish/944187787 or42 https://padlet.com/or42/nwfmvcwov2l5poc1/wish/944194547 1 cup of white rice
1 cup sugar 
1/2 cup chopped almonds
1 cinnamon stick
1 Tbsp vanilla
1 Can (12 ounces) Evaporated milk
1.5 cups of milk or almond milk
1 Liter of water
Ice]]> 2020-11-20 02:45:05 UTC https://padlet.com/or42/nwfmvcwov2l5poc1/wish/944194547 or42 https://padlet.com/or42/nwfmvcwov2l5poc1/wish/944200189 1. Start by soaking the rice, cinnamon, and almonds in a bowl of water all night, or at least for 5 hours so that the rice softens slightly.

]]> 2020-11-20 02:48:41 UTC https://padlet.com/or42/nwfmvcwov2l5poc1/wish/944200189 or42 https://padlet.com/or42/nwfmvcwov2l5poc1/wish/944205129 2. Strain the water from the cinnamon, rice, and almond mixture that were soaking, disposing of water.]]> 2020-11-20 02:50:55 UTC https://padlet.com/or42/nwfmvcwov2l5poc1/wish/944205129 or42 https://padlet.com/or42/nwfmvcwov2l5poc1/wish/944206689 3. Blend the cinnamon, rice, and almond mixture with evaporated milk until a smoother mix is formed and the grains of rice are completely ground.]]> 2020-11-20 02:51:51 UTC https://padlet.com/or42/nwfmvcwov2l5poc1/wish/944206689 or42 https://padlet.com/or42/nwfmvcwov2l5poc1/wish/944207741 4. Strain the resulting liquid into a pitcher, and add the sugar, vanilla, and milk. Mix well until everything is well combined.Add a liter of water, and serve with ice.]]> 2020-11-20 02:52:29 UTC https://padlet.com/or42/nwfmvcwov2l5poc1/wish/944207741 or42 https://padlet.com/or42/nwfmvcwov2l5poc1/wish/944211919 Rice was first brought to Mexico in the 16th century by Spain in the port of Veracruz. Areas of Mexico with a warm, moist climate proved excellent for growing the new grain!]]> 2020-11-20 02:55:09 UTC https://padlet.com/or42/nwfmvcwov2l5poc1/wish/944211919 or42 https://padlet.com/or42/nwfmvcwov2l5poc1/wish/944212100 Very early on in Mexico's history, Spaniards brought milk-producing livestock like cows. This heavily altered the diet in the area - introducing a new kind of meat, milk, and cheeses!]]> 2020-11-20 02:55:16 UTC https://padlet.com/or42/nwfmvcwov2l5poc1/wish/944212100 or42 https://padlet.com/or42/nwfmvcwov2l5poc1/wish/944212266 Sugar is another food brought by Spanish settlers that drastically altered the diet (and lifestyle) in Mexico. Many sugar plantations were established in the colony -unfortunately, as is often the case with sugar plantations - the work was grueling, dangerous, and done mostly by slaves (both indigenous and African)]]> 2020-11-20 02:55:23 UTC https://padlet.com/or42/nwfmvcwov2l5poc1/wish/944212266 or42 https://padlet.com/or42/nwfmvcwov2l5poc1/wish/944212480 As Spain expanded its colonial project across the globe, it also picked up a number of spices from Asia - including cinnamon. The cinnamon common in Mexico was largely transported from Sri Lanka. Often called ceylon cinnamon, this spice has a slightly different flavor profile from the cinnamon commonly used in the U.S.]]> 2020-11-20 02:55:32 UTC https://padlet.com/or42/nwfmvcwov2l5poc1/wish/944212480