The summer before eighth grade I traveled with a group of Girl Scouts to Mexico. As a rather self-conscious adolescent, this was somewhat mortifying — not mortifying enough, however, to pass on an opportunity to bond with a hundred thirteen-year-old girls in my last hurrah at summer camp.
We were housed in a hodge podge of cabañas near the city of Guadalajara. Peacocks roamed the premises. Arts and crafts abounded. We were taken on excursions to abandoned churches aflutter with bats, and to the local Barro negro pottery kilns.
And we were taken to the market. Our kind hosts tried their very best to turn us on to fried grasshoppers and other insect delicacies. (You can imagine the dramatic squeals of horror when this was presented to a bunch of squeamish pre-teens.) Horchata, on the other hand, that cinnamon-rich, super sweet agua fresca, was easy to say yes to.
Horchata arrived in Mexico by way of Spain, courtesy of the Moors. In Spain it is made with a little tuber called a chufa, or tigernut. In Mexico, chufas aren’t that easy to come by, so they’ve improvised with long grain rice to produce the horchata familiar to North Americans. It’s a cinch to make. You soak rice overnight in water (making rice milk, essentially). The following day you blend it, strain it, add sugar and cinnamon, and serve over ice. To turn this into an ice pop, I concentrated on the standout flavors — rice milk, sugar and cinnamon — and added a creamy element, which in this case is Greek-style strained yogurt.
Kimberley Hasselbrink
Recipe for Horchata Pops
Yield: About 6 popsicles
2 cups long grain white rice
2 cups plus 3 tablespoons water, divided
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup Greek yogurt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Cheesecloth
Ice pop molds
Kimberley Hasselbrink
Preparation:
Combine the rice and two cups water in a glass bowl. Let sit overnight. (It’s not necessary to refrigerate.)
The next day, blend the rice and water thoroughly in a blender. Strain the rice water through cheesecloth placed inside a fine colander or sieve. Use a spoon to coax the liquid through the mesh.
While the liquid is draining, make a quick simple syrup. Combine the sugar with the remaining three tablespoons of water. You can warm it quickly in the microwave or simmer until just dissolved in a small saucepan.
Kimberley Hasselbrink
Once the rice water has drained, combine it with the simple syrup, ground cinnamon and Greek yogurt. You’ll want to blend this thoroughly, so that everything emulsifies nicely and the cinnamon and yogurt don’t separate while freezing. An electric mixer or immersion blender are quite helpful here, but a fork and some elbow grease will get the job done.
Pour the horchata mixture into your ice pop molds. Freeze for about six hours. Then park yourself in a grassy field and enjoy.
What’s your favorite summer treat?
Kimberley Hasselbrink is a food photographer and blogger based in San Francisco. She is the author of the blog The Year in Food, which is framed around a monthly seasonal food guide. Kimberley enjoys unusual produce, strong coffee, road trips and summer nights.
201 comments
Sign in to add your ownpillowfactory says:
yum.
1 year ago
devitjandra says:
The (rather unattractive) color of the pops reminds me of the mung bean ice cream which I love when I was a child. Will have to try out the recipe. Thanks for sharing!
1 year ago
SimplyMadeByErin says:
My son would really like these. I like the little molds you found, they look like they have a little straw on the side, what a good idea.
1 year ago
mtraub says:
I want these always, now, forever.
1 year ago
DarlingDesignsbyTNG says:
Oh those look great can't wait to try them. Summer treats are fab especially when so easy to make. Thanks.
1 year ago
VintageEye says:
If they are as much fun to eat as they are to say, I'm in! Horchata! :)
1 year ago
kibblesnknits says:
This sounds great! I love horchata. I also really need those ice pop molds - is that a little straw at the bottom?!
1 year ago
myvintagecrush says:
sweet! i love horchata!! never thought of this before, great summer treat :)
1 year ago
SeaFindDesigns says:
Yum... Horchata... My Abuela made it all the time when I was little! Thanks for the recipe... totally going to do this with my kids this week!!
1 year ago
TheBloomingThread says:
yummmm!!!
1 year ago
fbstudiovt says:
This is such a foreign recipe to me, I can't wait to try it! Especially if it involves those sweet popsicle molds! My husband just laughed and said I must have had a deprived childhood for never having seen those before :)
1 year ago
lauraprentice says:
I'm definitely going to try this, I looooooove Horchata.
1 year ago
aBreathofFrenchair says:
They look yummy! Thanks for sharing the recipe with us!
1 year ago
FreakyPeas says:
Oh man, it is hot here in Texas. That is making my mouth water!
1 year ago
zurdokero says:
In my town they add "La Lechera" instead of sugar, which make it taste ten times better. They also make raspas (Snow Cones) made with Horchata. Yummers.
1 year ago
littlejarofhearts says:
Love this! Anything to cool down these hot summer days.
1 year ago
Nana84 says:
My daughters favorite,Horchata!!
1 year ago
TheScarfTree says:
Mmm mmh! These look incredibly refreshing! I would love to try these sometime! Thanks!
1 year ago
junkyardglitter says:
Yea. These look amazing.
1 year ago
AllUsedUp says:
I get an ice cold Horchata at least once a week during the summers- what a great idea for a recipe. We will be giving this a try soon. Thanks! from Tempe Arizona where today is 110 degrees and that is normal!
1 year ago
whiteseason says:
You get an even better cinnamon infusion if you soak two cinnamon sticks with the rice overnight, eighteen hours is even better. Discard them before you blend the rice/water mixture.
1 year ago
SanWiches says:
I male these with arroz con leche (rice pudding) & it is delicious!
1 year ago
SanWiches says:
*male
1 year ago
SanWiches says:
*make
1 year ago
herbolution says:
delicious!
1 year ago
MaryandLil says:
Looks delicious!
1 year ago
JasmineLund says:
Oh, my. This looks too delicious. What do you expect with Greek yoghurt? And I've been craving all things cinnamon recently... yeah.
1 year ago
WhisperingOak says:
Wow, looks delicious
1 year ago
nickelodeon01 says:
I want to enjoy these on a grassy field somewhere. Big time.
1 year ago
SweetlyScrappedArt says:
Don't they look great! And it could be something I can do with the kids :)
1 year ago
nuevodesigns says:
Looks yummy!
1 year ago
AnnikaLane says:
yum! yum! yum!
1 year ago
StrayNabeeVintage says:
Delish! I remember a childhood friends mother would make tapioca pops, I wonder how these compare? I'll have to give it a go. Great heat wave inspired post =)
1 year ago
nellsfinderskeepers says:
Ohhh, bless ya for posting this!
1 year ago
tennyoceres says:
I must try this at home. My boyfriend and I are horchata fiends.
1 year ago
meringuedesigns says:
good horchata can save the world. popsicles? even better.
1 year ago
lv2cr8 says:
What a fun new thing to try. I will take the great added tips from the comments and make a point of trying these this summer.
1 year ago
DAINTYCROCHETBYALY says:
que rico !! me fascina la horchata bien fria :-)
1 year ago
mamif says:
mmm
1 year ago
lenamiller says:
My grandaughter would really like these pops. And the photos are great: very eye catching!
1 year ago
SELVIDGEByRachidaS says:
yucky stuff, and cool stuff :)
1 year ago
ElegantRoseBoutique says:
Might have to try these! Thanks!
1 year ago
cocoandmilkweed says:
yesssssss!!!
1 year ago
specola says:
so that's what vampire weekend was singing about
1 year ago
stepbackink says:
During this heat wave we are going thru in the Midwest, this would be great to make. :)
1 year ago
AZALEAstudio says:
I grew up in Mexico and have never liked horchata, everyone assumes I do for some reason. I still enjoy the post.
1 year ago
sushibooties says:
Yummy! Yes please! Can not wait to make these! Thanks for your post!
1 year ago
deathbycupcake says:
Now I know what I'll be doing tomorrow. Thanks!!!
1 year ago
trulyenchanted says:
wow, what a great idea! I now have some ammunition against the New Mexico summer heat!
1 year ago
proteales says:
Anything with Greek yogurt is good!
1 year ago
DancingMooney says:
Yumm! I would never have thought of this! ♥
1 year ago
ShelleAnne says:
I LOVE Horchata - might have to try this!
1 year ago
MissPattisAttic says:
I can just taste things! Thanks for sharing!
1 year ago
raptinwire says:
Sounds great. Thanks for sharing.
1 year ago
CovetedVintage says:
love them! :)
1 year ago
ddfoto says:
Sounds perfect for this hot weather!!
1 year ago
raganella says:
I love horchata so I imagine I'd adore these! Yum!
1 year ago
FolkandFairyTale says:
looks good! I'd def. try it out, thanks for the recipe :)
1 year ago
Armalique says:
I've never seen rice used like this before, sounds yummy. thanks for sharing!
1 year ago
TheNuttyAcorn says:
Yummy! Thanks so much for sharing. :]
1 year ago
Enrahute says:
I want these so hard. Must go and get the ingredients!
1 year ago
petitor says:
That is so smart... with the handle thing. Love it. P.S. I remember my friend used to call it whore cha cha... lol just popped in my head.
1 year ago
Powerofflower says:
Sounds great!
1 year ago
PinkNeedleDesign says:
YUM!!! I love the drink..and it's so healthy for you! Great job!
1 year ago
hattieshouse says:
my favorite drink in a frozen pop form???? FABULOUS FOR SURE!!!!
1 year ago
flyingpignc says:
making..thanks for the recipe it sounds easy enough for a busy potter
1 year ago
Alaroycreature says:
duuude, i love the horchata my mom makes.
1 year ago
Parachute425 says:
sounds yummy
1 year ago
girltuesdayjewelry says:
I say si to horchata!
1 year ago
mamalong7910 says:
mmmm sounds so delcious! Thanks for sharing. Gotta try this.
1 year ago
Iammie says:
Yummy.
1 year ago
baublesnfripperies says:
YUMMMMMMMM I LOVE horchata! I'm so excited to try these (gluten free!) treats!
1 year ago
totallyoutofhand says:
oh lord, while in spain some 30 years ago i drank horchata at every corner and have searched for it since with no luck. Thanks so much for posting this recipe!
1 year ago
Emmantine says:
yummm! i wanna make those!
1 year ago
kuloft says:
Wow!!! I love it.
1 year ago
jungledread says:
different - I like it!
1 year ago
Xenotees says:
Oh yum- can't wait to make these!!
1 year ago
Tiffabulous says:
Wow interesting. I really want to try this.
1 year ago
Izzoinked says:
Yum!
1 year ago
AprilsMarieJewelry says:
Looks great, but Greek yogurt is one the nastiest things I have ever tried! :O
1 year ago
MerCurios says:
I just picked up a food/cooking zine and lo and be hold there was a whole spread on Horchata Pops - 5 pages in fact! With lots of combinations of flavors and spices. I'm looking forward to giving each and every one a try very, very soon.
1 year ago
CrudeThings says:
ok this is the best blog yet, so yummy looking!!! =D i am so going to try this!
1 year ago
beemine says:
Great summer article! In Texas,we call these "paletas." Paleta is the Spanish word for stake or stick. They come in many flavors from pina colada to even pickle juice (kids like to sprinkle chili powder on those)! Men peddle around our neighborhood on three-wheeled bicycles with freezer compartments selling them for a dollar. Their bikes have a string of bells across the handle bars that jingle and let you know they are outside. Restaurants and our major grocery store also sell the horchata flavor in a drink (called aguas frescas)--yummy!
1 year ago
BlueMoonLights says:
I need to make those, yum!! Thank you for posting the recipe :)
1 year ago
dabbledesigns says:
OMG YUM!
1 year ago
enyarce says:
Being Hispanic, I know how good this recipe is..FYI In Puerto Rico we make the Horchata too but out of sesame seed and also out of almond...good to try those recipes too I am sure you will love them!!!
1 year ago
allwrappedupcoffee says:
I was a Girl Scout until my sophomore year of high school. People still laugh at me when I tell them, but I would never trade the experiences I gained! These pops look fantastic. Thanks for sharing!
1 year ago
bedouin says:
Yum ~ what a great way to cool down!
1 year ago
blueridgewoodworking says:
Great Article....We just gone done with 110 heat index. So I will stay COOL!
1 year ago
TokulVintage says:
Thank you! So simple. So sweet.
1 year ago
handandglove says:
Yes!!!!
1 year ago
audreytolove says:
Lovely! thanks.
1 year ago
TheLotusRoot says:
great idea! thanks so much for sharing this.
1 year ago
whack says:
Mmm! Try adding coconut milk to your horchata, SO GOOD!
1 year ago
ninavizz says:
The holders appear to be a product called PopsiClean, from Israel. Or, they're ceramic homemade versions. I'd love to get these in the states (and make horchata popsicles!), anybody know where to get them? http://www.sapio.co.il/
1 year ago
LittleWrenPottery says:
Looks lovely! Kinda reminds me of a recipe I saw not so long ago for frozen rice pudding with raspberry swirl... mmm frozen treats!
1 year ago
Aventus says:
I'm going to try this. Thanks for posting the recipe.
1 year ago
beliz82 says:
Looks delicious Thank for the recipe :)
1 year ago
LavenderField says:
Not too sure I wanna try these..... :0/
1 year ago
ikabags says:
Looks delicious! Thanks so much !
1 year ago
squibbles76 says:
I really would like the facebook "like" button right about now. All of these comments are funny! In a good way funny. Why can't we "favorite" postings like this? Horchata! When you say it, it is kind of like saying "Ole!" lol. I love rice, rice pudding, tapioca pudding, yogurt, rice anything and especially horchata. Do you think it would be good mixed with a tid bit of pineapple juice too? What about coconut milk? Or even better Thai coconut cream. OMGOSH taste orgasm! I got to try the variations too. Thanks for the basic recipe.
1 year ago
milkthiefvintage says:
YUUMMMMMM i would realllly like one right now even though its freezing over here! thanks!
1 year ago
boutiquebylulu says:
Yum! Im going to try making these- thanks for sharing :)
1 year ago
MadisonStreetBeauty says:
Yum!
1 year ago
redemptionart says:
oh yummy....your comments on camp warm my heart!
1 year ago
fantasiabridalveils says:
At first I thought "rice popsicles?" But after reading the recipe and looking at the delicious pics, I have to try this it looks great! Thanks for sharing!
1 year ago
Verluisant says:
It's the first time I hear about horchata, it's totally unknown in France ! I have to try this recipe !
1 year ago
ShoponSherman says:
mmmm.....I have a major sweet tooth and i love cinnamon....I want one....
1 year ago
CoralDesignCo says:
Reminds me of the pops I had when I was a kid-thanks for the recipe!
1 year ago
ohbabydotcom says:
Oh these sound so yummy!
1 year ago
accentonvintage says:
Perfect for this heat wave on the east coast!!!!!!
1 year ago
ElisaGomez says:
I'm making it right now....off I go :)
1 year ago
PetiteLemon says:
These sound delicious! Perfect summer treat! Thanks for sharing.
1 year ago
SpiceofLifeDesigns says:
mmmm....my kids love horchata so we'll definitely have to try this one!
1 year ago
BanglewoodSupplies says:
Yummy!
1 year ago
sewlola says:
I love "agua de horchata" and the horchata pops sound like a great idea for these hot summer days!
1 year ago
StrawberryButton says:
Does anyone know if you can use brown rice instead of white rice?
1 year ago
sugarcookie says:
Yum! I never had horchata, but this sounds really nice. I made some pops, too - mine have locally made yogurt and bananas! http://ranchococoa.blogspot.com/2011/07/making-popsicles.html
1 year ago
pezzazz says:
Beautiful!
1 year ago
continentaldrift says:
Hey all! I found these popsicle molds at Bed, Bath and Beyond but it looks like they don't carry them anymore. If you do a search for "popsicle molds straw" it looks like there are other brands out there. Good luck in your search! @StrawberryButton: I don't think brown rice will yield the same flavor or texture as white rice.
1 year ago
Balanced says:
goodness, these sound delicious!
1 year ago
stevexsteve says:
I love horchata! I will try it.
1 year ago
PaperFlora says:
Off the store to buy ingredients!!
1 year ago
Tanith says:
Those look so good! I have gotta try these!
1 year ago
crystaltwister says:
Yummo!
1 year ago
Gotta23Skidoo says:
I can't wait to try this recipe! I absolutely love the Arroz paleta that you can get from the street vendors here in Chicago, very excited to try and make my own. Re: the popsicle molds, I actually have the ones shown, and don't care for them all that much. The popsicles, once frozen, stick to the mold making it difficult to remove them without also pulling the stick out. And the popsicle would have to melt almost completely before the straw function is even close to being useful. In my opinion, it's not worth going out of your way to find them.
1 year ago
theroyal says:
yummy nummmers :)
1 year ago
ChristinaRomeo says:
Very Cool!
1 year ago
silayaya says:
You have to travel to Valencia, Spain to taste real horchata made with "chufa". If you like this "mexican horchata" you'll love "valencian horchata". It tastes delicious! Kind regards from Valencia, Spain.
1 year ago
kittykanzashi says:
I have never heard of this before but if it is made out of rice I will try it!
1 year ago
saltcitydesign says:
omg! love. making these this weekend for sure.
1 year ago
vickijenkinsart says:
i've seen these popsickle holders at Bed, Bath and Beyond. if they aren't in the brick and mortar store, maybe they're available online. also...this may be a dumb question; but is the rice raw or has it been cooked and cooled prior to soaking?
1 year ago
issyandana says:
WOW! These look amazing! I am going to have to try these out very soon! This stifling Minnesota heat DEMANDS IT!
1 year ago
HoneygoBeasleyCards says:
How many Weight Watcher points? ; )
1 year ago
BirdiesCozyNest says:
Yummmmm! Thank you for the recipe! Our favorite summer treats are not a dessert, but freshly made veggie burritos with organic everything (if we can find it), but most important are the chopped avocados and mangos. :)
1 year ago
ShilohWinterJewelry says:
Sounds delicious! Can I use rice milk from RiceDream or do you need a thicker texture? Thanks!
1 year ago
MomsCrochetShop says:
Do you start with cooked or uncooked rice?
1 year ago
blaseyly says:
yum!
1 year ago
simplycharminglife says:
cannot wait to try these out! thanks for sharing.
1 year ago
AuraGaia says:
yum!!!! hope you don't mind if i share this on facebook...so many would LOVE these! blessings!
1 year ago
TheSweetPetunia says:
Fun! I love making paletas!!! We make them everyday here at home with our zoku Popsicle maker!
1 year ago
nonchalantgirl says:
Yum! So refreshing. Especially in this Texas heat! A friend of mine just told me that she got some of those popsicle sticks at Target -- four pack (asst. colors).
1 year ago
ChocolateStarShop says:
lovely recipe, great idea adding the yogurt. I recently had horchata that was not strained at a local restaurant and it was really good that way too! I love the popsicle sticks, it looks like a straw on the side, nice! This is taking popsicles to a whole new level, Thanks!
1 year ago
AdornmentsNYC says:
that sounds delicious and refreshing!
1 year ago
ShortSweetMoniq says:
I made these as a kid. Whenever I would go to a Mexican restaurant, I'd take a refill of horchata to go. Then I would fill up the popsicle molds when I got home.
1 year ago
ovejitabe says:
I'm gonna make a suggestion: instead of rice water, you can use milk. Boil the milk adding cinnamon and lemon zest (without the white part), then strain it, add sugar as you want and mix well. This is "leche preparada", another refreshing drink. You can make pops too :)
1 year ago
ExpressoItaliano says:
Fantastic!! I really love it...an Italian who loves the authentic orchata from Valencia in Spain finds a recipe very ready to try. Thank you!!
1 year ago
HoofAndAntler says:
Went out and got ingredients to make this pretty much as soon as I saw it. I love horchata, and can not wait to try something delicious in this 103 degree heat wave.
1 year ago
prprinces19 says:
I love love love horchata!! I think Im gonna have to make some now. Great drink for the summer. Thanks for the article.
1 year ago
Savi says:
DELICIOSO!!!!! I've been having horchata since I was a little girl ...Topogigos too!!! ;o)
1 year ago
MarshaNealStudio says:
I've never heard of horchata. Sounds interesting and yummy!
1 year ago
gabbieguz says:
I remember my weekend trips to mexico!! and my highlight to those family visits!! was getting some yummy horchata!!!
1 year ago
amyparadis says:
Has anyone tried making this recipe? Does any long grain rice do? I ask this because I followed the instructions and ended up almost burning my blender while trying to liquify my seeped rice. I had to up the quantity several times--I lost count of how much water I finally added to the recipe! But my 21-month-old son and I each had a glass of leftover horchata blended with ice and it was delish. Anyway, just wondering if anyone else had to add more water.
1 year ago
BoondockG says:
These sound delicious. Must try!
1 year ago
continentaldrift says:
@amyparadis: Sorry to hear it! Perhaps the rice didn't soak long enough? It should have softened enough after soaking overnight. Regular horchata would generally call for more water.
1 year ago
MakeForYou says:
it's great that use rice to make it!! thanks
1 year ago
gemaliciousbeads says:
Hmmm never heard of this. Maybe will try ~ my girlies would love.
1 year ago
betsaronie says:
oh my goodness I love horchata! I always get it when i go to Mexican restaurants and they are surprised I know to ask for it (its never on the menu but most places always have it.) I'm going to be making this soon! Thanks!!
1 year ago
Sobai says:
Yum - sounds wonderful ... off to make some! BTW For those looking for the ice pop molds with straw in the base, the following link shares another popsicle recipe (strawberry yogurt) using the same mold. Says they were purchased at Bed Bath & Beyond. http://www.thekitchn.com/thekitchn/ingredients-fruit/recipe-strawberryyogurt-popsicles-053717
1 year ago
mariantonieta says:
I like it!
1 year ago
inthehammockvintage says:
These look delicious! Thank you for the recipe!
1 year ago
amyparadis says:
Kimberley, I guess I had very thirsty rice! Who knows? Maybe some of the water evaporated due to this wicked heatwave! The pops are freezing right now. If I try this recipe again, I might let the rice sit in more water overnight. And I might throw it in the fridge to see if it makes a difference. Anyway, like I mentioned before, the end result (pre-frozen) was super-tasty, so I'm looking forward to biting into one this p.m.
1 year ago
AngelicbyNikki says:
sounds yummy! Does anyone know if I can use basmati rice? That's all i've got in the pantry!!
1 year ago
AmberRaeCreations says:
I *love* horchata! This is a great recipe for the drink, too - thanks!
1 year ago
coinicopia says:
Thanks for bringing back fond memories of people and horchata when in Mexico. Erica
1 year ago
icime1989 says:
I love horchata. I grew up with it here on the border of El Paso, TX and Cuidad Juarez...(and yes we are all quite safe here). I am going to have this tomorrow with my daughters who are 19, 16, and 3. Hopefully they will learn to cook and other things in the kitchen. God help them when and if they get married( the 19 & 16 yr old) cuz I can totally see how they are going to have a mother-n-law like on the t.v. show "Everyone Loves Raymond" lol
1 year ago
SockMonkeysAndBacon says:
Well, these are freezing up right now, so I can't tell you about them in their frozen state, but I did sample it before I froze it and it was kind of like drinking cannoli filling. Needless to say, awesome. I did cheat though. Rather than making rice milk from scratch, I used two cups of unsweetened almond milk instead so it took about 5 minutes tops. I've made almond and rice milk before, so I only feel a little bit like a slacker.
1 year ago
neulanen says:
oh! i just unpacked my old tupperware popsicle molds today and now this. guess i'll have no choice but to try the recipe. best get the rice soaking, then...
1 year ago
NostalgiaGoodies says:
Awesome!! Ive always loved Horchata when I visited my mom's family in El Salvador. I only had it as a nice cold drink, but turning it into a frozen treat is a great twist!! Love it!!!
1 year ago
treasureimports says:
Thanks for the rice milk tip! I am into EASY!!!!
1 year ago
sstormster1 says:
sounds amazing! I love Horchata
1 year ago
TheNightjar says:
that sounds amazing, cant wait to try it. I wonder what Tiger nut tastes like?
1 year ago
cupcaketutus says:
interesting! you can find those molds on amazon. I just found this link:) want to try this with the kids I babysit before summer ends. Defiantly cool! http://www.amazon.com/Danesco-Popsicle-Mould-with-Sippers/dp/B003WHBPR0/ref=sr_1_42?ie=UTF8&qid=1311483917&sr=8-42 that's the link!
1 year ago
Gypsyharte says:
I added almond milk and whey to my horchata liquid as well as a bit more water.. I found a site saying to grind the rice in a spice grinder before soaking and thats what I might do next time. Pops are freezing right now, my molds are tiny.. Looking for some bigger ones that actually use Popsicle sticks, but I had the leftover as a drink and its was delicious!
1 year ago
gnormyle says:
Sounds yummy! I will have to try this and beat the heat!!!!!!
1 year ago
ZUBEAJAY says:
so im keeping the water and throwing away the rice,right? sounds good.seems like if its blended smooth you wouldnt have to strain it, just freeze it. ill give it a try. think ill add a few drops of vanilla too.
1 year ago
bethanybee858 says:
So I made this today. I only had enough liquid to make 2 pops. I was thinking about trying the same thing with cooked rice. Thoughts?
1 year ago
PinesVintageClothing says:
love horchata in the summer...frozen sounds even better!
1 year ago
continentaldrift says:
Hello folks! I'm wondering if the rice issue has to do with the type of rice used? Are any of you using quick-cooking or instant rice? This might be why it's absorbing so much water.
1 year ago
KevinMcCain10 says:
Love Horchata and in freezing it into a tasty desert is great!! I wonder how well medium grain rice would work for horchata since the starches are a little different.
1 year ago
amyparadis says:
I opted for the long-grain no-frills generic rice variety. I'd guess that in the end I must have doubled the quantity of water. But the pops came out great and tasted awesome... a ten-minute getaway from suburbia :)
1 year ago
raeburnink says:
love. thanks!!!
1 year ago
pennysaver1956 says:
Made these today! A hit! Sounded harder than it was. A delicious and easy treat! Thanks for sharing!
1 year ago
OLDGRAYPARROT says:
I can't wait to make them, sounds refreshing.!
1 year ago
VenusFashionServices says:
That made up the mood of a foodies taste buds. It's beautifull to learn about other cultures through their food because food is reveals so much about a culture, a nation, a history of that place...
1 year ago
TheSuppliesDiva says:
Thank you for the really good recipe, i cant'n wait to try it!
1 year ago
girliepains says:
yum!
1 year ago
LotusStone says:
as an aside, it would be great to have a favoriting/heart feature for articles like this. I WANT these pops, but won't be able to make them for a few days, so I'll have to find a way to squirrel away the recipe so I can find it in a few days (also, every May for forever). yum!
1 year ago
mroses says:
Oh yum!!! I am so trying those!
1 year ago
OldMillVintage says:
Mmmmmmmm Mmmmmmmm GOOD !!!
1 year ago
OldMillVintage says:
Can't wait to try the BERRY MINT ones... have to wait just a few more weeks here Downeast for the blackberries to ripen... Thank-You for the great recipies...glad I found you !!!
1 year ago
GreenGraph says:
This will come in handy out here in NY
1 year ago
catianna says:
HI FROM GREECE!I WILL MAKE IT TOMORROW WITH YOGOURT AND HONEY...
1 year ago
maussie64 says:
How soft is the rice supposed to be after soaking al night? Mine didn't come out very soft and when I blended it, I made paste. 8(
1 year ago
LizzyLizano says:
Trying this :)
1 year ago
melodine says:
Can you believe I found Horchata in the soda fountain section of my corner AM/PM mini mart? I may have to try these with the yogurt...yummm! Thanks for the ideas!
1 year ago
TrulyJulie says:
I am always up for trying a new cool treat!@ Love greek yogurt too~ for sure going to add this to my personal cookbook. Thanks!
1 year ago
SewSweetObsession says:
yum,yum
1 year ago
empressbat says:
oh they look delightful! As i am from Australia I had never heard of these treats. MUST MAKE SOME!!!!
1 year ago
Bizzyisarose says:
that's awesome!!! Looks soooo good :)
1 year ago
Irma Galindo from iworkartwork says:
Ahhh! My Mexico.... I'm so making this today, I'll use flour rice to speed the process. When I was young I used to buy agua fresca in my local market, to horror of the lady that sells the agua fresca I use to combine the Horchata water with limonade...yummmm! Try that!
1 year ago