How to make it
6 steps. Take it one step at a time.
Rinse the long-grain white rice under cold water
Rinse the long-grain white rice under cold water until the water runs clear.
Place the rinsed rice and the cinnamon stick
Place the rinsed rice and the cinnamon stick into a large bowl. Pour in 4 cups (1 l) of water and cover. Let it soak at room temperature for at least 8 hours, or overnight.
8 hrTransfer the rice, cinnamon stick, and soaking water
Transfer the rice, cinnamon stick, and soaking water into a blender. Add the remaining 2 cups (475 ml) of fresh water and blend on high speed until the mixture is as smooth as possible, about 2-3 minutes.
3 minStrain the mixture through a very fine-mesh sieve or several layers…
Strain the mixture through a very fine-mesh sieve or several layers of cheesecloth into a large pitcher. Discard any remaining gritty rice solids.
Whisk in the whole milk, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract
Whisk in the whole milk, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract until the sugar has completely dissolved.
Refrigerate until thoroughly chilled
Refrigerate until thoroughly chilled. Serve over ice cubes and sprinkle with a pinch of ground cinnamon on top.
A little kitchen wisdom
For a creamier texture, you can use evaporated milk instead of regular whole milk. If you prefer it less sweet, start with 1/4 cup of sugar and adjust to your liking. Soaking the rice for at least 8 hours is crucial for a smooth texture.
