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.
- Prep time
- 5 min
- Cook time
- 15 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- EASY
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 1 cup brown rice
- 4 cups water
- 2 tsp honey or sugar (or a sugar substitute)
Instructions
- 1
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.
- 2
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.
- 3
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.
- 4
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.
- 5
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.
- 6
Add your choice of sweetener and stir well.
- 7
Serve at room temperature or chilled.