Simple to do Nigerian rice and Millet Drink πŸ˜‹ recipe

Simple to do Nigerian rice and Millet Drink πŸ˜‹

by Chinedu promise omalicha precious (@omalicha)
Prep Time
6hr 0min
Cook Time
0min
Total Time
6hr

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

4 Servings
(1 serving = 1 cup)

Main Ingredients

  • 1cup
    rice
  • 1cup
    millet
  • 4cups
    water

Optional Ingredients

  • g
    Sweetener (e.., honey, condensed milk, sugar)
  • g
    flavorings (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 πŸ˜‹

Preparation

  1. 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.

    Step 1.1: Rinse the rice ( this should be done 5hrs before use)and millet separately in a fine mesh sieve until the water runs clear
    Step 1.2: Rinse the rice ( this should be done 5hrs before use)and millet separately in a fine mesh sieve until the water runs clear
  2. Soak the millet overnight. Soak the rice for 5 hours. Drain and rinse again.

    Step 1.1: Soak the millet overnight

Blending and Straining

  1. 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.

    Step 2.1: In a blender or food processor, combine the soaked and rinsed rice and millet with 4 cups of water
    Step 2.2: In a blender or food processor, combine the soaked and rinsed rice and millet with 4 cups of water
    Step 2.3: In a blender or food processor, combine the soaked and rinsed rice and millet with 4 cups of water
    Step 2.4: In a blender or food processor, combine the soaked and rinsed rice and millet with 4 cups of water
  2. 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.

    Step 2.1: Strain the mixture through a cheesecloth or a fine mesh sieve into a large bowl or container
    Step 2.2: Strain the mixture through a cheesecloth or a fine mesh sieve into a large bowl or container
    Step 2.3: Strain the mixture through a cheesecloth or a fine mesh sieve into a large bowl or container
    Step 2.4: Strain the mixture through a cheesecloth or a fine mesh sieve into a large bowl or container
    Step 2.5: Strain the mixture through a cheesecloth or a fine mesh sieve into a large bowl or container
    Step 2.6: Strain the mixture through a cheesecloth or a fine mesh sieve into a large bowl or container
    Step 2.7: Strain the mixture through a cheesecloth or a fine mesh sieve into a large bowl or container
    Step 2.8: Strain the mixture through a cheesecloth or a fine mesh sieve into a large bowl or container

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

  1. For a clearer drink, filter the liquid through a coffee filter or a fine mesh sieve.

  2. 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

    Step 3.1: Add a sweetener like honey or date powder or sugar to taste
    Step 3.2: Add a sweetener like honey or date powder or sugar to taste

Serving

  1. 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

    Step 4.1: Refrigerate the drink and serve chilled
    Step 4.2: Refrigerate the drink and serve chilled

Tips & Tricks

  1. Ensure the rice and millet are rinsed thoroughly to remove excess starch.

  2. Adjust the sweetness and flavorings according to your taste preference.

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Chinedu promise omalicha precious

(@omalicha)

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