Puffed Red Rice and Iced Garlic Milk

Ingredients

• 1 cup of red rice
• 1 cup of cold milk
• 4 cloves of garlic
• 1 tablespoon of honey
• 1 tablespoon of olive oil
• 1 teaspoon of salt

Directions

Puffed Red Rice

1. Rinse the red rice with water until the water runs clear.
2. After rinsing, add the rice to a medium-sized pot, and add enough water to cover the rice by about an inch.
3. Let the rice soak in the water for at least 1 hour.
4. After an hour of soaking, drain the soaking water and add 1.5 cups of fresh water to the pot along with the salt.
5. Bring the water to a boil, and then reduce heat to a simmer and cover the pot.
6. Cook for about 20-25 minutes, or until the rice is completely cooked through.
7. After cooking, turn off the heat and let the rice sit, covered, for about 5-10 minutes.
8. Once it has rested, remove the lid and let the rice cool to room temperature.
9. Once the rice is cooled, heat 1 tbsp of olive oil in a deep pan and add rice
10. Cook the rice on medium heat for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally until the rice puffs up.
11. Transfer the puffed red rice into a bowl.

Iced Garlic Milk

1. Peel and crush 4 cloves of garlic.
2. In a small saucepan bring milk and garlic to a boil.
3. Reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes, then remove from heat and let garlic-milk mixture cool to room temperature.
4. Once the mixture cooled, transfer to a blender and mix until smooth.
5. Place the garlic-milk mixture, honey, and some ice into a blender and blend until everything combines well.
6. Pour the iced garlic milk into a cup and serve with the puffed red rice.

Verdict

This recipe might sound a little unusual but it is definitely worth a try. Puffed red rice has a crispy texture and goes really well with the nutty/earthy flavor of the red rice. It’s a perfect light snack or breakfast. The iced garlic milk has a fresh and slightly sweet taste with a subtle hint of garlic. The combination of iced garlic milk and puffed red rice creates a perfect balance of flavor and texture.

Serving suggestion

Serve the puffed red rice and iced garlic milk in separate bowls, or pair them together for a tasty and unusual breakfast, snack or even dessert. You can add some fresh herbs such as mint or cilantro to spice things up a little. If you want to make this dish even healthier, you could add some fresh fruits such as strawberries, kiwi, or mango.