Recipe and source notes

Cold Rice Drink (Fresco de Arroz)

8–10 servings Source yield

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup uncooked rice
  • 2 quarts water
  • 1 1/2 cups Sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup orange juice
  • 1 cup pineapple juice (canned or fresh)
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 4 whole cloves
  • 1 cup cubed pineapple (1/4-inch size), canned or fresh
  • 3 tablespoons grated orange peel

Make it step by step

  1. Combine rice and water in 3-quart saucepan. Bring to a boil. Stir. Lower heat and simmer 35 minutes or until rice is very soft.
  2. Puree in electric blender or food processor.
  3. Combine Sugar, salt, juices and spices. Cook until syrupy, about 10 minutes. Add the pureed rice, pineapple cubes, and peel. Bring to a boil. Remove from heat; remove cloves. Chill. Sliced strawberries may be added just before servings.

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