Iced Toasted Coconut, Date and Lime Horchata
An original, silky drink that blends soaked rice, toasted coconut, dates, and a fresh hint of lime. Served very cold over ice, it has a mellow, tropical aromatic profile.
Ingredients
- 100 g Long-grain white rice (enjuagado)
- 40 g Unsweetened shredded coconut (for tostar)
- 80 g Pitted dates (chopped)
- 1000 ml Water (divided)
- 1 unit Cinnamon stick (whole)
- 2 g Lime zest (finely grated)
- 30 ml Lime juice (freshly squeezed)
- 5 ml Vanilla extract
- 1 g Fine salt
- 400 g Ice (for servir)
Nutrition facts
per serving
Approximate nutritional information. Estimated from the recipe’s ingredients and amounts, using standard reference nutrition values. It may vary with brands, sizes and cooking method. For guidance only; not a substitute for medical or dietary advice.
Allergens
No declared allergens
Instructions
- 1
Preheat a dry skillet over medium heat or the oven to 350°F / 175°C. Toast the shredded coconut for 3 to 5 minutes, stirring often, until golden and fragrant. Let it cool.
- 2
Place the white rice in a bowl with 500 ml water (2 cups), the cinnamon stick, and the chopped dates. Let soak for 120 minutes at room temperature.
- 3
Remove the cinnamon stick and transfer the soaked rice, dates, and soaking liquid to a blender. Add the toasted coconut, lime zest, lime juice, vanilla extract, salt, and the remaining 500 ml water (2 1/4 cups). Blend for 1 to 2 minutes until very smooth.
- 4
Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve, a nut milk bag, or clean cheesecloth, pressing well to extract all the liquid. Discard or save the solids for another use.
- 5
Refrigerate the drink for 5 minutes so it becomes nicely chilled. Stir before serving, as slight settling is natural.
- 6
Divide the ice among 4 glasses and pour the coconut, date, and lime horchata over the ice. Serve immediately.
Chef tips
If you want a lighter texture, add 100 to 150 ml extra cold water before serving. For a deeper aroma, let the strained drink rest in the refrigerator for an additional 20 minutes.
Substitutions
You can use jasmine rice instead of long-grain white rice. Lime can be replaced with lemon for a softer citrus profile. The cinnamon stick can be swapped for 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon, added during blending.
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