This popular mixture of ground rice and almonds is accented with a hint of lime for a tasty change-of-pace beverage. Use more or less water for a thinner or creamier drink.
—TASTE OF HOME TEST KITCHEN
PREP: 5 MIN. + STANDING • PROCESS: 10 MIN. • MAKES: 6 SERVINGS
3/4 cup uncooked long grain rice
2 cups blanched almonds
1 cinnamon stick (3 inches)
1 1/2 teaspoons grated lime peel
4 cups hot water
1 cup sugar
1 cup cold water
Ground cinnamon, optional
Lime wedges, optional
1. Place rice in a blender; cover and process 2-3 minutes or until very fine. Transfer to a large bowl; add almonds, cinnamon stick, lime peel and hot water. Let stand, covered, at room temperature 8 hours.
2. Discard cinnamon stick. Transfer rice mixture to a blender; cover and process 3-4 minutes or until smooth. Add sugar; process until sugar is dissolved.
3. Place a strainer over a pitcher; line with double-layered cheesecloth. Pour rice mixture over cheesecloth; using a ladle, press mixture through strainer.
4. Stir in cold water. Serve over ice. If desired, sprinkle with cinnamon and serve with lime wedges.