CREAMIEST VENEZUELAN CHICHA FULL RECIPE // What's chicha!

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water + cornstarch

Almond milk reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: sweetener

Honey provides natural sweetness.

evaporated milk

🥗Healthier: coconut milk

💰Cheaper: milk

Coconut milk offers a unique flavor.

condensed milk

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: cream cheese

Greek yogurt adds creaminess with fewer calories.

Soak rice in 2.5 cups of water for at least 4 hours or overnight.

Drain and rinse the soaked rice.

Blend the rice with 1.5 cups of water until smooth.

Strain the mixture through a fine sieve or cheesecloth into a bowl.

Add sugar, vanilla extract, and cinnamon to the strained mixture.

Mix well until sugar is dissolved.

Chill the chicha in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.

Serve over ice in glasses.

Garnish with additional cinnamon if desired.

Cooking Techniques

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