Chicha de arroz venezolana

Ingredientes

• 1 cup rice
• 6 cups of water
• 2 cinnamon sticks
• 2 cups milk
• 2 cans of sweetened condensed milk
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Preparación

1. 1

   Put the rice in a colander, and rinse under running water until the water runs clear.

2. 2

   In a bowl, put the rice with two cups of water and soak for a couple of hours.

3. 3

   Drain the rice and put it in a pot with the remaining four cups of water and the cinnamon sticks. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, uncovered.

4. 4

   Once it boils, reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and cook for 25-30 minutes until the rice has completely absorbed the water.

5. 5

   Let cool completely.

6. 6

   Put the rice in the glass of a blender with the remaining ingredients: milk, sweetened condensed milk, salt, and vanilla extract, and blend until a thick and smooth cream is formed.

7. 7

   Put the chicha to cool in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.

8. 8

   When serving, add plenty of crushed ice and sprinkle with ground cinnamon.