Name: Fresco de horchata de morro
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 20 Servings
Ingredients: ½ pound Morro seeds; ½ pound Sesame seeds; ½ pound Peanuts; ½ pound Squash seeds; ½ pound Cacao seeds; 1 pound Morro; 60 Gram Cinnamon; 2 Unit Whole nutmeg seeds; 60 Gram Culantro seeds; 10 Unit Allspice seeds; Unit Sugar

How to make Morro horchata fresco

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On this page we present you 3 different ways to prepare this recipe:

Fresco de horchata de morro (Original version)
Fresco de horchata de morro (Version with 13 ingredients and 6 steps)
Fresco de horchata de morro (Version with 6 ingredients and 5 steps)

Discover how to prepare a delicious recipe for morro horchata naturally, a refreshing and healthy option.

Morro horchata fresco is a traditional and refreshing drink from El Salvador. Unlike traditional horchata, which is mainly made with rice, morro horchata fresco has morro as its main ingredient, also known as guanacaste morro or moringa.

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Fresco de horchata de morro

Drinks

30 minutes

20 Servings

Ingredients

½ pound of Morro seeds

½ pound of Sesame seeds

½ pound of Peanuts

½ pound of Squash seeds

½ pound of Cacao seeds

1 pound of Morro

60 grams of Cinnamon

2 Whole nutmeg seeds

60 grams of Culantro seeds

10 Allspice seeds

Sugar

Preparation

Step 1 : In a skillet, the ingredients are toasted separately over medium heat.

Step 2 : It is important to watch the cacao acquire a golden hue and take care not to over-toast any of the ingredients.

Step 3 : Cinnamon is added at the end of cooking.

Step 4 : Once all the ingredients are toasted, they are combined and transferred to the blender.

Step 5 : To prepare the refreshment, three cups of water, one of milk, and 8 tablespoons of the previously prepared powder that are dissolved in the water are required.

Step 6 : Then, the mixture is strained through a cloth.

Step 7 : This way, the drink will be ready to enjoy.

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A more refreshing alternative

This is a slightly more complete version for preparing the delicious morro horchata fresco. A typically Salvadoran drink.

Drinks

Ingredients

450 grams of Morro seeds

230 grams of White rice

110 grams of Golden sesame seeds

130 grams of Peeled peanuts

120 grams of Pumpkin seeds

120 grams of Cocoa

4 tablespoons of Cinnamon powder

2 grams of Nutmeg

6 tablespoons of Cilantro seeds

5 grams of Allspice

Sugar

Vanilla extract

Preparation

Step 1 : To prepare the horchata powder, all the ingredients are roasted separately, being careful not to burn the rice.

Step 2 : Then, all the ingredients are ground in a food processor until obtaining a fine powder.

Step 3 : It is important to mix them in dry form (without adding water), since the horchata powder can be preserved to prepare the drink later and last longer, as all the ingredients will maintain their natural moisture.

Step 4 : Next, very cold water or very cold whole milk is added to the previously prepared powder.

Step 5 : 1 tablespoon of water or milk is added and then natural vanilla extract is added.

Step 6 : Stir for 1 minute and then strain the preparation through a cheesecloth. Sweeten to taste.

Another way to make 'el fresco'

This is the traditional version of the recipe for 'horchata de morro' fresco. A drink that cannot be missing on Salvadoran tables.

Drinks

Ingredients

3 pounds of Morro seed

4 ounces of Peanut

8 ounces of Sesame seeds

4 ounces of Cinnamon sticks

8 ounces of Pumpkin seeds

3 pounds of Rice

Preparation

Step 1 : After gathering all the ingredients, the grains should be toasted slowly and separately, either on a griddle, a hot plate, or a saucepan, as appropriate.

Step 2 : Subsequently, all the ingredients should be ground together. It is important to note that when grinding them, it should be done dry, that is, without adding water. This way, the horchata powder will last longer, as the ingredients will maintain their natural moisture.

Step 3 : It is recommended to store this powder in a well-sealed container to preserve its aroma for a longer period.

Step 4 : To prepare a 'horchata de morro' drink, just add water to the powder and then strain it, as there may be residues of the morro seed.

Step 5 : Afterward, sugar can be added to taste and, if preferred, ice or liquid milk.