Nigerian Rice Water

Engrossed's Note:

From: “Flavors of Africa Cookbook” This unusual drink is served for either breakfast or dessert in Nigeria. It is particularly popular in Lagos.

• Total Time: 1 hrs 40 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 1 hrs 30 mins

Ingredients:

Serves: 2

Yield: 2.0 cups

• 1 tablespoon white rice
• 2 cups whole milk (I'll try 1%)
• 1 teaspoon sugar, more to taste (I'll try Splenda)
• 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/8 teaspoon orange zest or 1/8 teaspoon lemon zest

Directions:

1. Place the rice into a pan with the milk and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes.
2. Strain through a cheesecloth or fine mesh sieve.
3. Stir in the sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and peel.
4. Chill in the refrigerator and serve.

Reviews

[cookiedog]

Loved this one! It has the flavors of rice pudding in a beverage. I had the first glass warm and would suggest serving it that way on a cold night and then had a cold glass over ice and the spices seemed to come out a little stronger that way. Both were delightful. Made for ZWT family Picks.

[susie cooks]

I liked this. I used whole milk and tried it with the 1 teaspoon of sugar. i also tried it with 1 teaspoon of honey instead of sugar. I enjoyed the one with honey more. I used lemon zest. I had this as a dessert and it was a nice end to the evening. I think this might be good to have warm before bed.