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Agua De Arroz (Mexican Rice Water)
 
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Prep Time: 5 Minutes
Cook Time: 180 Minutes
Ready In: 185 Minutes
Servings: 6
There is a small restaurant that I like to go to whenever I have the chance. Unfortunately, since it's about three hours away, I don't get to do so very often. One of the biggest draws for me is their Agua de Arroz, which means Rice Water in spanish. But to call it just simple rice water does it such a disservice. It is soooo much more than that! It is a sweet, creamy dessert drink that truly makes the meal. I tried it on a whim the first time. I had just walked away from the counter when I took a sip. I whirled around to my sister, who was right behind me, and said, You have GOT to try this stuff!!! . So today I went searching for a recipe for Agua de Arroz...and found this. It haven't tried this specific recipe, but I will be soon! It sounds very much like the one that I had. NOTE: After trying this...it wasn't anything like the one I was looking for. It turned out to be this gooey, gelatinous...bleah. Since I can't delete the recipe, I thought I'd warn folks. Don't waste your ingredients.
Ingredients:
1 cup white rice, uncooked
2 quarts water
1 cinnamon stick
sugar, to taste
Directions:
1. Mix all together ingredients and let stand 3 hours.
2. Simmer for 1/2 hour.
3. Let cool, then puree in a blender and strain through a cloth or fine-mesh strainer.
4. Taste for sweetness and add sugar if necessary.
5. Chill and serve over ice.
By RecipeOfHealth.com