Agua De Avena Recipes

REFRESHING OATMEAL DRINK (AGUA DE AVENA)

Steps:

• Combine 5 cups water, quick-cooking oats, and cinnamon stick in a blender; blend until combined, about 1 minute.
• Pour the oat mixture through a strainer, collecting the liquids in a pitcher and reserving the solids. Pour remaining water through the strainer containing the solids and into the pitcher. Add sugar and vanilla extract; refrigerate until chilled, about 1 hour.

AGUA DE AVENA

Steps:

• Blend the oats, 3 cups of water, vanilla and cinnamon in a high-speed blender for one minute. I used a Ninja blender and it worked well.
• Pour through a fine-mesh metal strainer, tapping the sides of the strainer or allowing it to sit so the liquid drains through. Or, press lightly with a spoon but don't press it too much or it will get a slimy consistency.
• Discard the remaining solids.
• Adding remaining 3 cups of water and date caramel sweetener (see below) to the oat water and stir thoroughly.
• Transfer the oat milk into an airtight glass pitcher and chill. Serve poured over ice. Garnish with sprinkles of cinnamon and a cinnamon stick.
• It can be stored in the refrigerator for up to three days, Be sure to stir well before serving as it will settle.

HOW TO MAKE HORCHATA

Steps:

• Bring 4 cups of water to a boil (in a kettle or a sauce pan).
• In a large heat-safe bowl add the dry rice, almonds, cinnamon stick, and salt. Pour the boiling water over the rice mixture. Stir well. Then cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. (Could be overnight.)
• Pour the rice mixture into the blender, including the cinnamon stick. Puree until very smooth.
• Set a fine mesh strainer (sieve) over a 10-cup measuring pitcher. Pour the rice mixture into the strainer. Allow the liquid to pour through, removing any remaining debris.
• Stir in the sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk, and vanilla extract. Add additional cold water, until you have 9-10 cups for horchata total. (9 cups for extra-thick horchata. My kids like it a little thinner.)
• Chill until ready to use. Stir before serving. Serve over ice as-is, or with a shot of rum.