Rice Water

Name: Rice Water
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: West African
Ingredients: 1/2 cup long grain white rice, rinsed; 5 cups water; 2 strips lemon peel; 2 tbsp granulated sugar; 1/4 tsp fine sea salt

A soothing traditional beverage made by gently boiling white rice with citrus peel, then straining and lightly sweetening.

25 minEasyServes 460 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1/2 cup long grain white rice, rinsed
5 cups water
2 strips lemon peel
2 tbsp granulated sugar
1/4 tsp fine sea salt

Instructions

1

Combine 1/2 cup rinsed long grain white rice, 5 cups water, and 2 strips lemon peel in a saucepan.
2

Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for 20 minutes.
3

Strain the hot liquid through a fine-mesh sieve into a pitcher, discarding solids.
4

Stir in 2 tbsp granulated sugar and 1/4 tsp fine sea salt until completely dissolved.

Questions

Can I halve or double Rice Water?

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