A refreshing milky drink made from ground morro seeds, peanuts, sesame, cinnamon, and cocoa, sweetened and served ice cold. Uniquely Salvadoran.
Ingredients
100g morro seeds
50g raw peanuts
50g sesame seeds
50g pumpkin seeds
2 cinnamon sticks
1 tbsp cocoa powder
200g sugar
1.5 liters water
Ice for serving
Instructions
1Toast morro seeds, peanuts, sesame seeds, and pumpkin seeds in a dry pan over medium heat until fragrant, about five minutes.
2Grind all toasted seeds with cinnamon sticks in a blender until finely powdered. This is the horchata base.
3Add water gradually to the ground mixture and blend until smooth and milky. Strain through fine cloth twice for smooth texture.
4Stir in sugar and cocoa powder until dissolved. Taste and adjust sweetness as desired.
5Refrigerate until very cold. Serve over ice in tall glasses, stirring before each pour as seeds may settle.
Did You Know?
Salvadoran horchata is completely different from Mexican horchata which uses rice. The Salvadoran version uses morro seeds from the jicaro tree, unique to the region.