An interesting variety of horchata is the use of light roasted barley powder mixed with sugar and cinnamon. You can find it at every seafood place in Mazatlán (Sinaloa) and the surrounding towns on the way to the north and to the east roads towards Durango. There are even versions as ice cream and posicle.
Cyperus esculentus also known as chufa or horchata is a very invasive plant. It is considered as problematic in Europe and even blacklisted in some coubtries like Switzerland.
So, taste and flavour are nice, but it could be an ecological problem.
In the state of Morelos, Mexico, cantaloupe-seed horchata is traditional and delicious! Also, throughout the coastal areas of Mexico, coconut horchata is very popular.
An interesting variety of horchata is the use of light roasted barley powder mixed with sugar and cinnamon. You can find it at every seafood place in Mazatlán (Sinaloa) and the surrounding towns on the way to the north and to the east roads towards Durango. There are even versions as ice cream and posicle.
Cyperus esculentus also known as chufa or horchata is a very invasive plant. It is considered as problematic in Europe and even blacklisted in some coubtries like Switzerland.
So, taste and flavour are nice, but it could be an ecological problem.
In the state of Morelos, Mexico, cantaloupe-seed horchata is traditional and delicious! Also, throughout the coastal areas of Mexico, coconut horchata is very popular.