Different types of horchata
Can anyone tell me the difference between Mexican horchata and the Central American (Salvadorean?) horchata? Mexican horchata is generally made from rice, almonds, cinnamon, and vanilla, I believe. The Central American horchata contains a different flavor that I find unpleasant, but I haven't been able to identify what the different ingredient could be.
Sarah C
Mar 22, 2001 12:46PM
I don't know if this is what you are thinking of, but in one of her books Diana Kennedy has recipes for horchata made with melon (canteloupe or honeydew) seeds.
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I understand some types of horchata are made from something which looks like an almond and grows on a ground-creeping annual vine. It is called a ground almond.
The jar I found on my shelf lists the following ingredients: Morro seed, rice, sugar, cocoa, peanuts, cinnamon, vanilla, and sesame. A product of El Salvador.
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Spanish horchata is made from ground nuts that can be purchased fresh in Spain or can be purchased dried and re-constituted with water. The flavor or this Spanish Horchata is a cross between coconut and almonds & is sold in the summer at cafe's either frozen or just cold (looks like milk).
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From Central America here. My aunt makes horchata from morro seeds, broken rice & cocoa beans which are toasted in a pan and then ground up. sugar is then added, plus water. There are many recipes and combinations. Enjoy the one that you prefer!
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