World Flavors Cookbook

Horchata de Morro

Name: Horchata de Morro
Cuisine: El Salvador
Ingredients: 1 cup ground moro seeds (semilla de morro) 1/2 cup toasted rice 1/4 cup toasted cocoa beans 1 tsp cinnamon and nutmeg 4 cups milk or water Sugar to taste

A rich, nutty drink made from toasted morro seeds, cocoa, and various spices.

Cuisine: El Salvador

Ingredients

1 cup ground moro seeds (semilla de morro) 1/2 cup toasted rice 1/4 cup toasted cocoa beans 1 tsp cinnamon and nutmeg 4 cups milk or water Sugar to taste

Instructions

Toast the seeds and grains until fragrant. Grind them into an extremely fine powder. Mix the powder with milk or water, add sugar and spices. Strain through a fine cloth. Serve over ice.