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[–] Jax@sh.itjust.works 6 points 14 hours ago

Looks like I'm the only one that severely dislikes liquid cinnamon toast crunch

I don't think I could drink that just by looking at it, I'd probably need to involve my mouth somehow.

[–] adhocfungus@midwest.social 22 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Horchata is legitimately that good. I've never had it bottled, but it's relatively cheap and easy to make. If I had the fridge space I'd have two jugs going at all times.

[–] Corkyskog@sh.itjust.works 11 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago) (1 children)

Its also apparently good for your gut microbiome, which most people now seem to need help with.

https://www.biocodexmicrobiotainstitute.com/en/super-drink-horchata-and-its-effects-gut-microbiota

(Although this seems to be the Spanish version using Tiger nuts instead of rice.)

[–] SoleInvictus@lemmy.blahaj.zone 3 points 1 day ago (1 children)

It's not hard to make and the tiger nards version is really good. We bought a fruit press so I can make it even more easily.

[–] Corkyskog@sh.itjust.works 4 points 1 day ago (1 children)

What's the non fruit press way?

Grind/blend the tiger nuts in water. Pour all of it into a cotton bag (like people use for Greek yogurt) or cheese cloth over a bowl, then squeeze the hell out of it until all the tiger nut milk is out. I still use a cotton bag, but cranking it with a press is WAY easier, faster, and more effective.

[–] Atelopus-zeteki@fedia.io 43 points 1 day ago (2 children)

I drink my horchata warm, because FUCK ICE!

[–] stringere@sh.itjust.works 9 points 1 day ago (9 children)

I saw this about warm Dr.Pepper on posters in Post Alley in Seattle right across from the gum wall where tons of tourists will see them.

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[–] sugar_in_your_tea@sh.itjust.works 9 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Yeah, that's a lot of ice.

it's the right kind of ice though

[–] match@pawb.social 5 points 1 day ago (1 children)

does anyone know the cultural reason behind latino drink jugs being a funny shape instead of a cylinder

[–] Azhad@lemmy.world 7 points 13 hours ago (1 children)

It's not cultural: the ridges help the glass stay strong and resist temperature variation better while keeping the glass as thin as possible for better temperature transfer in the fridge.

[–] aesopjah@sh.itjust.works 2 points 12 hours ago (1 children)

how can it resist hot temperature change but be better transfer for becoming cold? the thermal transfer coefficients are the same, no? if it gets cold we'll in the fridge then it should get warmed up just as well when left out

[–] bitjunkie@lemmy.world 5 points 12 hours ago (1 children)

By resist temp variation I assumed they meant not cracking

[–] aesopjah@sh.itjust.works 1 points 12 hours ago

good point, thanks!

[–] state_electrician@discuss.tchncs.de 26 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago) (6 children)

I have never heard of Horchata, but it sounds goddamn delicious. I need to try it.

Edit: Does anyone have Horchata recipes they can recommend?

[–] Lemming6969@lemmy.world 0 points 3 hours ago

Take a cup of milk and a cup of sugar and some cinnamon and that's what these fat fucks are freaking out over.

[–] stringere@sh.itjust.works 12 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago) (1 children)

Tastes like Cinnamon Toast Crunch if you're familiar with the cereal.

Edit: saw you mention being in Europe where it's likely illegal to sell candy as food.

[–] shplane@lemmy.world 3 points 12 hours ago (1 children)

Love the serving size for those cereals. I probably ate 4-5 servings of cereal every morning as a kid, and fortunately had a high metabolism or I’d be the size of an ox now

[–] frezik@lemmy.blahaj.zone 4 points 12 hours ago* (last edited 12 hours ago)

You're supposed to have the "balanced breakfast" with all the things you see placed alongside it in the commercials.

That nobody ever does this is not a problem for people who make commercials.

[–] SassyRamen@lemmy.world 13 points 1 day ago (2 children)

You cab get it from mexican restaurants normally. Stuff can be life saving ♥️

[–] state_electrician@discuss.tchncs.de 10 points 1 day ago (13 children)

I am in Europe and in a rural area, so no Mexican restaurants around. I found a lot of recipes and just want to try some that other people like.

[–] fushuan@lemmy.blahaj.zone 2 points 8 hours ago

It's originally a Spaniard drink, done with something called Chufa. The Mexican variant apparently is an imitation using rice as a replacement. Being in Europe I'd go for the real thing tbh.

It tastes like sweet almond milk, kinda, probably because chufa is called ground almond in english. You might get a similar taste if you mix rice and almond milk but don't tell any Valencian I said that.

[–] AnUnusualRelic@lemmy.world 6 points 15 hours ago

It's a European drink, from the Valencia region of Spain. You might find it in Spanish restaurants or shops maybe.

[–] Atelopus-zeteki@fedia.io 10 points 1 day ago

The recipe u/pelespirit posted looks legit. I would tend to use less sugar. Cinnamon and vanilla are key. Whole milk will give a creamier texture, but that's a matter of taste. Some athletes use a combo of water, carbs, protein. Horchata is like an old school version of this, fwiw.

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[–] SillyDude@lemmy.zip 5 points 1 day ago (2 children)

The circle k near me has it at the fountain. Its not the best but you can get a xlarge for $1.

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[–] pelespirit@sh.itjust.works 9 points 1 day ago (4 children)
[–] UndulyUnruly@lemmy.world 8 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago)
INGREDIENTS
  • [ ]▢ 2 cups long grain rice
  • [ ]▢ 1 stick Mexican Cinnamon
  • [ ]▢ 4 cups hot water
  • [ ]▢ 8 cups extra water to finish the drink 
  • [ ]▢ ¾ cup sugar
  • [ ]▢ 2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • [ ]▢ 1 cup milk 2% or whole
  • [ ]▢ Ice cubes to serve
INSTRUCTIONS 

Place the rice and cinnamon stick in a large glass bowl and add the 4 cups of hot water. Cover the bowl with a dish or plastic wrap, then let it soak overnight, or at least 8 hours. *Please see NOTES

  • The next day, pour the rice, cinnamon, and water into your blender and process until it becomes a smooth, watery paste.
  • Using a strainer or sieve, strain the mixture into a wide mouth pitcher, stirring to help the liquid pass through.
  • Add the milk (if using), vanilla extract, and the rest of the water. Stir in the sugar, adjusting the amount to fit your taste. Let the drink chill in the refrigerator. Stir the Horchata before serving, since the rice mix tends to settle at the bottom. Serve in glasses with ice cubes.
NOTES

If you have a Vitamix or other high-performance blender, you won’t need to rest the rice to soften it, as the blender will be powerful enough to grind the hard rice grains. Additionally, you probably won’t need to use a sieve or strainer to strain the rice water, as the rice mixture will be very finely processed. Always taste the drink before adding the sugar. You might need more or less sugar than the amount indicated in the ingredients. If you feel that the consistency of the Horchata is too thick or dense for your taste, simply add more water.

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[–] fibojoly@sh.itjust.works 8 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago) (2 children)

Such a whiplash for me to see orxata mentioned! I used to think it was Spain's national drink as we always had it when we would visit my family. Only recently was I informed that it was a Valentian specialty and apparently not that popular (I only ever saw the orxata de xufa brand) And now you're telling me people outside of decking Catalunya even know about it! Amazeballs!

[–] fushuan@lemmy.blahaj.zone 2 points 8 hours ago (1 children)

Apparently they do but it's the Mexican variant where they imitate the chufa/Tiger nut flavour with rice and vanilla apparently. They don't know what they are missing.

[–] fibojoly@sh.itjust.works 1 points 7 hours ago

Oh no! Those poor people, what's the point if it's not the real thing? The whole point is how unique the flavour of Tiger nut is.

It is very popular in Mexico, central, and south America. It is also very popular in a lot of the US due to its ubiquity in Mexico.

Hell yeah I want a horchata!

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