Learn how to prepare Honduran Horchata, a traditional drink from Honduras made with morro seeds and other ingredients, perfect for enjoying on hot days.
Honduran Horchata is not only a refreshing drink but also quite nutritious and healthy due to the combination of seeds and ingredients it contains.
If you walk through the markets of Honduras or enter any restaurant, order a horchata drink and enjoy this delicious beverage.
The difference between Honduran Horchata and recipes from other countries is that ours is made with a higher proportion of morro seeds, giving it its characteristic light gray color.
Honduran Horchata
Ingredients
2 cups of Morro seeds
1 cup of Squash seeds
½ cup of Unsalted peanut or peanuts
½ cup of Sesame or ajonjolí
½ cup of White rice
3 cups of Sweet rapadura or 2 teaspoons of sugar
2 Cinnamon sticks
1 Lemon piece
3 liters of Water
Preparation
Step 1 : Wash and dry the seeds separately.
Step 2 : Then, toast the morro and squash seeds, followed by the peanuts and sesame.
Step 3 : Once ready, grind a bit of cinnamon and combine all the toasted seeds.
Step 4 : In a separate container, blend the seeds with water to extract their essence.
Step 5 : Next, strain the mixture and add more water if necessary.
Step 6 : Add sugar, lemon, and ice to taste, and adjust the sweetness if desired.
