Horchata [ or Ã, ( listen ) ), or orxata ( Valencian: Ã, [o? 'Ata] ), is the name of several types of drinks, made of almonds, sesame seeds, rice, barley, chufas ), or melon seeds.
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Etymology
This name is derived from the Valegian language orxata , probably from ordiata , created from ordi ("barley" & lt; Latin * hordeata
Various false etymologies exist - one legend connects the origin of the name with James I of Aragon, who, after being given a drink for the first time by a local in Alboraya, is said to have exclaimed in Valencia, " AÃÆ'§ÃÆ'² ÃÆ'  © s or, xata! "(" It's gold, honey! ").
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Spanish
In Spain, horchata is usually horchata de chufa, made of tiger nuts, water, and sugar.
Tiger beans were introduced to Iberia, and to Valencia in particular, during the period of Islamic rule. There is a 13th century record of a drink similar to horchata made near Valencia.
Horchata de chufa has a regulatory board to ensure the quality of the product and the village from which it can arrive, with Designation of Origin.
Served ice cold as a natural refresher in summer, often served with farton. Tiger nut horchata is also used as a substitute for milk by lactose-intolerant.
Latin America
Horchata varies in taste in Latin America.
While in some countries these drinks are usually chocolate and "milk", some recipes call milk, and others do not. Other ingredients often include sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla. Although horchata was once homemade, it is now available in the form of instant-drink (rack-stable or cold) and powder in grocery stores. Horchata - along with tamarindo and Jamaica - are three flavors of Mexican aguas frescas.
- In Mexico and Guatemala, horchata is made from rice, sometimes with vanilla and always with cinnamon.
- In Central American countries El Salvador, Nicaragua, Honduras, and Costa Rica, horchata refers to a drink known as semilla de jicaro , made from ground jicaro seed with rice and spices such as cocoa powder, cinnamon, sesame seeds, nutmeg, tiger nuts and vanilla. Other beans that may also be used include peanuts, almonds and cashews. Because of these materials, horchata are usually tense before serving. Horchata in Costa Rica is mostly popular in the Pacific region of the country, particularly Puntarenas, although it is widely consumed throughout the country. Nicaragua has started exporting these products, mainly to the United States.
- In Puerto Rico, horchata is called horchata de ajonjolÃÆ' ("sesame horchata") and is made with ground sesame seeds. Water is boiled with sugar, vanilla, and cinnamon sticks. When the water is poured over the ground sesame seeds and left overnight. The water is then squeezed through a thin cloth. Some recipes require additional rice, almonds, evaporated milk, coconut milk, allspice and rum. Horchata with barley and lime zest are also popular, but especially in homes.
- In Venezuela, horchata is made with sesame seeds, water and sugar in the west, Zulia. There is also chicha , made with rice flour, milk and sugar. The alcohol variant is called chicha andina made with fermented cornmeal.
- In Ecuador, horchata is a clear red infusion of 18 herbs, and most famous in the province of Loja.
United States
- In the US, horchata de arroz ( morro horchata horchata de chufas (Tiger) is almost unknown. Rice-based horchata is sometimes also available in grocery stores and grocery stores in the US.
- Some smoothie shops, cafà © s, and McDonald's in the US have experimented with horchata frappes.
See also
- Kunnu aya
- Ointment
- Syrup orgeat
- Crop milk, similar products
- Almond milk
- Rice milk
References
External links
- The Council of Denomination of Origin "Chufa de Valencia": The quality board governing horchata tiger beans in Valencia
- Articles on Horxata, Ltd: Valencian Horchata in New York City
Source of the article : Wikipedia
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