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Nigerian Rice Water
 
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 1 Minutes
Ready In: 11 Minutes
Servings: 4
From: “Flavors of Africa Cookbook” This unusual drink is served for either breakfast or dessert in Nigeria. It is particularly popular in Lagos.
Ingredients:
1 tablespoon white rice
2 cups whole milk (i'll try 1%)
1 teaspoon sugar, more to taste (i'll try splenda)
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon orange zest or 1/8 teaspoon lemon zest
Directions:
1. Place the rice into a pan with the milk and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes.
2. Strain through a cheesecloth or fine mesh sieve.
3. Stir in the sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and peel.
4. Chill in the refrigerator and serve.
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