Nigerian Rice Water

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

• Ready In: 1 hr 40 mins
• Serves: 2
• Yields: 2 cups

Ingredients

• 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.