DIY Rice Milk Recipe

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Molly Sheridan
Molly Sheridan is a contributing writer at Serious Eats.
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Updated Jan. 07, 2022
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While similar to the commercial options, this DIY recipe is not an exact replica of what's on grocery store shelves. This homemade version tastes more like, well, rice. If you're looking for a cost-saving option that you are free to flavor to suit your own preferences, however, this is a great way to go.

Variations: Add a bit of cocoa powder or cinnamon or nutmeg to the rice and water before blending.

Recipe Facts

Prep: 10 mins
Soaking Time: 10 hrs
Total: 10 hrs 10 mins
Serves: 2 servings
Makes: 2 cups

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Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup brown rice

  • 2 cups water

  • Pinch salt

  • Honey, maple syrup, white sugar, or other sweetener to taste (optional)

  • 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

  1. In a dry skillet over medium heat, toast rice grains, stirring frequently until fragrant and just starting to color, about 4 minutes. Transfer to a bowl or jar and add 2 cups water. Set aside to soak for 10 hours.

  2. When soaking is complete, pour rice and water into blender, add salt, sweetener (if desired) and vanilla (if desired), and blend at highest setting until rice grains are no longer visible, about 2 minutes.

  3. Using a nut milk bag or similarly fine strainer, drip milk into a clean glass storage jar. Chill rice milk thoroughly before serving. Shake well before each use.

Special Equipment

Blender

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
55 Calories
0g Fat
11g Carbs
1g Protein
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Nutrition Facts
Servings: 2
Amount per serving
Calories 55
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g 1%
Saturated Fat 0g 0%
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 76mg 3%
Total Carbohydrate 11g 4%
Dietary Fiber 1g 3%
Total Sugars 0g
Protein 1g
Vitamin C 0mg 0%
Calcium 12mg 1%
Iron 0mg 1%
Potassium 39mg 1%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
(Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.)

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