Easy Breezy Rice Milk Food

HOW TO MAKE RICE MILK

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!

BROWN RICE MILK

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.

EASY BREEZY RICE MILK

Steps:

• In a blender or food processor, blend all the ingredients until smooth.
• This will be quite thick and gets thicker as it sets.
• Thin the mixture with more water if necessary.
• Strain any lumps and chill.
• In addition to drinking it as is, it may be used in gravies, sauces, and soups in place of milk.

EASY RICE BREAKFAST TREAT

Steps:

• Bring the rice and water to a boil in a saucepan over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the rice is tender, and the liquid has been absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes. Spread rice onto a platter and allow to cool in refrigerator 8 hours or overnight.
• Stir together 2 cups of the rice and 1 cup milk in each of two microwave-safe bowls. Cook in microwave on high until hot but not boiling, about 5 minutes.
• Combine the sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves in a sealable bag; shake to mix. Divide the mixture between the two bowls of rice; stir through.

TASTY RICE MILK

Steps:

• bring cooked rice, 2 cups water, and salt to boil, then reduce to simmer for 25 minutes.
• add honey while the rice/water is still hot.
• blend above mixture on high until it's smooth.
• add vanilla, oil and 2 cups of water/ice and blend again.
• pour this mixture through a fine sieve or cheese cloth to remove rice particles.
• place mixture into a container with 2 more cups of water/ice.
• shake well for each use.

D I Y RICE MILK

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!