Pera-Piña [Video+Recipe] Rice and Pineapple Juice

Ingredients

• Peel (rind) and core of 1 pineapple (rinsed (see notes above))
• ½ cup rice
• 1 galon potable water ([4.5 liters])
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup sugar (white, granulated) ((or to taste))

Instructions

1. 1

   --- 1. Cut ---

2. 2

   Cutting: Cut the pineapple peel and core into small pieces.

3. 3

   --- 2. Boil ---

4. 4

   Boiling: Combine pineapple rind and core with rice and 2 quarts [2 lt] of water in a large pot.Simmer covered over low heat until the rice is very tender and has tripled in size (about 20 minutes after it breaks the boil), adding water as it becomes necessary to maintain the same level. Remove from the heat.

5. 5

   --- 3. Blend ---

6. 6

   Blending: Add vanilla extract, and let it cool to room temperature, blend until all the ingredients are liquified.Strain and discard the solids. Add sugar to taste.

7. 7

   --- 4. Serving ---

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   Serving: Serve chilled.