Simple to do Nigerian rice and Millet Drink 😋
A refreshing and nutritious drink made from rice and millet, perfect for a chilled beverage. However it's slightly hot for my hot spicy lovers. The pepper , clove , negro pepper, ginger and black pepper can be opt out and replaced with cinnamon. Personal choice and preference with the spices...
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1cuprice
- 1cupmillet
- 4cupswater
Optional Ingredients
- gSweetener (e.., honey, condensed milk, sugar)
- gflavorings (e.., cinnamon(optional), ginger,negropepper(optional), black pepper ,clove , pepper (optional)
- milk (condensed milk)
How to make Simple to do Nigerian rice and Millet Drink 😋
Preparation
Rinse the rice ( this should be done 5hrs before use)and millet separately in a fine mesh sieve until the water runs clear. Drain well.
Soak the millet overnight. Soak the rice for 5 hours. Drain and rinse again.
Blending and Straining
In a blender or food processor, combine the soaked and rinsed rice and millet with 4 cups of water. Add ginger , pepper, negro pepper, black pepper (optional) Blend until smooth.
Strain the mixture through a cheesecloth or a fine mesh sieve into a large bowl or container. Squeeze the cloth or press on the solids to extract as much liquid as possible. Repeat this process four times. Discard the solids.
After straining add condensed milk or sugar to the mixture. You can opt for date and add while blending for more natural taste and benefits
For a clearer drink, filter the liquid through a coffee filter or a fine mesh sieve.
Add a sweetener like honey or date powder or sugar to taste. You can also add flavorings like cinnamon and a pinch of salt. However I use condensed milk
Serving
Refrigerate the drink and serve chilled. You can also add milk or creamer if you prefer a creamier texture. Or preparably add crushed ice to enjoy
Tips & Tricks
Ensure the rice and millet are rinsed thoroughly to remove excess starch.
Adjust the sweetness and flavorings according to your taste preference.
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