Rice milk, a dairy-free alternative made from rice, has gained popularity due to its creamy texture, mild flavor, and various health benefits. Whether you have lactose intolerance, prefer vegan options, or simply enjoy trying new plant-based milk, creating your own DIY rice milk offers a delicious and cost-effective option. With just a few simple ingredients and basic kitchen equipment, you can easily whip up fresh, homemade rice milk tailored to your taste preferences. Delve into the world of rice milk making, explore the versatile applications of this plant-based beverage, and discover the joy of crafting your own nourishing and flavorful rice milk from scratch.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
HOW TO MAKE RICE MILK
A quick and easy 2-ingredient way to make homemade rice milk! Naturally creamy and sweet, and perfect for smoothies, granola, and more!
Provided by Minimalist Baker
Categories Beverage
Time 2h15m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Soak rice in 2 cups (amount as original recipe is written // adjust if altering batch size) very hot (not boiling water) for 2 hours. The rice should be soft but still very raw - you should be able to snap a piece in half with your fingernail without much effort. Drain and add to a high-speed blender.
- Add water, salt, and any additional add-ins (optional). Top with lid and cover with a towel to ensure it doesn't splash. Blend for about 1 minute until the date specks are very small and the mixture seems well combined. It doesn't have to be 100% pulverized.
- Scoop out a small sample with a spoon to test sweetness. If it's not sweet enough, add more dates.
- Pour the mixture over a large mixing bowl or pitcher covered with a thin towel, clean T-shirt, or very tightly woven nut milk bag. In my experience, it benefits from a double strain. Some nut milk bags let too much residue through.
- Transfer to a sealed container and refrigerate. Will keep in the refrigerator up to 5 days (sometimes more). Great for use in things like smoothies, granola, vegan cheese sauces, and baked goods!
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 half-cup servings, Calories 34 kcal, Carbohydrate 7.5 g, Protein 0.7 g, Fat 0.1 g, Sodium 4 mg, Fiber 0.1 g, Sugar 0.01 g, UnsaturatedFat 0.03 g
RICE MILK / SUA GAO
This Rice Milk recipe is a breeze to make and so delicious. In this easy recipe, roasted brown rice is used to make a fragrant, light-tasting and refreshing drink. Add your choice of sweetener: sugar, honey or a sugar substitute and the Rice Milk is a wonderful beverage to enjoy any time of the day.
Provided by Trang
Categories Drinks
Time 20m
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Add the rice into a large bowl and fill with cold water. Swirl the rice in the water a few times. Pour out the rinse water. Repeat washing the rice 1 or 2 more times or until the water is clear.
- Transfer the rice to a large skillet. Roast the rice over Medium Low heat, stirring frequently. Cook for 7-8 minutes or until the rice just turns golden and is fragrant.
- Transfer the rice to a large bowl. Add a generous amount of water to cover the rice, approximately 4 cups. Stir together. Let the rice soak for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Drain the rice and discard the rinse water. Transfer the rice to a blender. Add 4 cups cold water. Starting on Low speed, gradually increase to High speed and blend for 2-3 minutes.
- Place a nut milk bag into a large measuring cup or bowl. Pour the rice milk into the bag. Cinch the bag closed. Squeeze the bag to extract the milk.
- Add your choice of sweetener and stir well.
- Serve at room temperature or chilled.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 170 kcal, ServingSize 1 serving
DIY RICE MILK RECIPE
While similar to the commercial options, this DIY recipe is not an exact replica of what's on grocery store shelves. If you're looking for a cost-saving option that you are free to flavor to suit your own preferences, however, this is a great way to go.
Provided by Molly Sheridan
Categories Other Drinks Beverage
Time 10h10m
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a dry skillet over medium heat, toast rice grains, stirring frequently until fragrant and just starting to color, about 4 minutes. Transfer to a bowl or jar and add 2 cups water. Set aside to soak for 10 hours.
- When soaking is complete, pour rice and water into blender, add salt, sweetener (if desired) and vanilla (if desired), and blend at highest setting until rice grains are no longer visible, about 2 minutes.
- Using a nut milk bag or similarly fine strainer, drip milk into a clean glass storage jar. Chill rice milk thoroughly before serving. Shake well before each use.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 55 kcal, Carbohydrate 11 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, Sodium 76 mg, Sugar 0 g, Fat 0 g, ServingSize 2 cups (easily multiplied to match volume needs), UnsaturatedFat 0 g
D I Y RICE MILK
Make yer own rice milk! This is a homemade solution to Rice Dream and similar products. Easy, nutritious and absolutely no preservatives or other "unknowns".
Provided by Roosie
Categories Beverages
Time 2h20m
Yield 20 oz, 2-4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Cook rice, vanilla bean or extract and water until very soft.
- Let cool, remove vanilla bean (if using) and put mixture into blender or food processor.
- Blend until very smooth.
- Let stand for at least 45 minutes, then strain through cheese cloth.
- Voila! Rice milk!
BROWN RICE MILK
Simple, easy and very inexpensive, this is better than the store bought stuff, in my opinion. Adapted from The Vegetarian Mother's Cookbook to suit our tastes.
Provided by gruurly
Categories Beverages
Time 3h
Yield 6 cups, 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Put the rice, 8 cups of water and salt into a large pot. Bring the water to a steady boil using high heat.
- After boiling, reduce temperature to low and simmer for approximately three hours, or until the rice is mushy and falling apart. I often leave this on my stove for 4 or more hours with no negative side effects. **Note: Leave the lid on for the entire cooking process. You don't want the water to evaporate and then all you're left with is mushy rice.
- Let the liquid cool somewhat before adding it to a blender. Add any optional ingredients and puree several minutes until rice has become completely liquid. I usually strain the bigger pieces out of the liquid first before running it through the blender.
- Transfer to a large container, and add 1 cup or more of water to thin out the consistency a bit if you like your rice milk that way.
- Keep refrigerated and stir before each use. Unsure as to how long this keeps in the fridge, but we've used it up to a week after making it and it still tastes wonderful.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 28.5, Fat 0.2, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 100.6, Carbohydrate 6, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 0.1, Protein 0.6
Tips:
- Choose the right rice: Short-grain or medium-grain rice varieties, such as Arborio or Calrose, work best for making rice milk. These varieties have a higher starch content, which results in a creamier milk.
- Rinse the rice thoroughly: Rinsing the rice before cooking helps to remove excess starch and impurities, resulting in a cleaner and more flavorful rice milk.
- Use a high-powered blender: A high-powered blender, such as a Vitamix or Blendtec, is best for making rice milk. These blenders have the power to break down the rice grains into a smooth and creamy consistency.
- Soak the rice: Soaking the rice for at least 30 minutes before cooking helps to soften the grains and make them easier to break down in the blender. This results in a smoother and creamier rice milk.
- Don't overheat the rice milk: When cooking the rice milk, be careful not to overheat it. Overheating can cause the rice milk to scorch and develop an unpleasant flavor.
- Strain the rice milk: After cooking, strain the rice milk through a fine-mesh strainer or cheesecloth to remove any remaining rice grains or impurities.
- Sweeten to taste: If desired, sweeten the rice milk to taste with honey, maple syrup, or another natural sweetener.
- Flavor the rice milk: You can also flavor the rice milk by adding vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, or other spices.
Conclusion:
Making rice milk at home is a simple and affordable way to enjoy a healthy and delicious plant-based milk. With just a few simple ingredients and a high-powered blender, you can create a creamy and flavorful rice milk that is perfect for drinking, cooking, or baking. Whether you are lactose-intolerant, vegan, or simply looking for a healthier alternative to dairy milk, rice milk is a great choice. Experiment with different flavors and sweeteners to create a rice milk that suits your taste preferences.
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