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Salvadoran Horchata

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Ingredients:

• 2 pounds of morro (a squash variety) seed

• 2 ounces of cinnamon

• 2 whole nutmegs

• 2 ounces of cilantro

• 25 allspice

• 4 pounds of rice

• fine texture piece of cloth or strainer

Procedure:

Toast the rice, over medium heat and move them until they achieve a dark color (brown tone).

Toast the seeds of the morro, cinnamon, coriander, nutmeg and allspice. Cook until golden brown. Mix all of the above and grind them to a fine powder. This powder can last a long time if its kept sealed in a bag or in tightly closed glass jars.

When you prepare the drink, use two tablespoons of this horchata powder (for each glass of water).

For a liter of horchata use 3 cups of water, one cup of powder milk and 8 Tbsp of horchata powder. Serve chilled with ice.

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