Your home made rice milk

Part of my diet includes no dairy. I miss milk because I love having oatmeal or granola for my breakfast. I tried to reduce sodium intake so I decided to make my own rice milk.

I read years a go that rice milk is very healthy and in the old days in Asia, babies were fed with rice milk all the time. The home made rice milk is very easy and much cheaper compared to the rice milks in the stores.

It only takes less than two hours to prepare and you can do others while preparing it.

Ingredients:

1/2 cup white rice (or brown rice if you prefer)
6 cups of bottled water
2 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 tsp non iodized salt


First, you washed the rice at least three times with lots of water. Rice was processed in different places therefore it is important to wash them thoroughly.

Second, boil the rice with 4 cups of bottled water for about 20 minutes. Add vanilla and salt.

Third, let the rice sit still for about 40 - 50 minutes until it is completely cool.

Fourth, put the rice in the blender with the rest of water, I did it in two batches.

Fifth, strain the rice (now its like creamy puree) to a clean bowl. If you think it is still too creamy, feel free to add more water. I am happy with a thick milk and I do not put any honey or maple syrup. But if you wish, you could put some sweetener.

This milk is good to keep in the fridge for days.

Enjoy!