Creamy Non-Dairy Sweet Rice Milk Drink

1.Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear to remove excess starch.

2.In a medium saucepan, combine the rinsed rice, unsweetened almond milk, granulated sugar, cinnamon stick, and salt.

3.Bring the mixture to a gentle boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally to prevent the rice from sticking to the bottom.

4.Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and simmer uncovered, stirring frequently, for about 35-40 minutes or until the rice is very soft and the mixture has thickened to a creamy, drinkable consistency.

5.Remove the saucepan from heat and discard the cinnamon stick.

6.Stir in the vanilla extract thoroughly.

7.Pour the rice milk drink into glasses and allow it to cool slightly; it can be served warm or chilled according to preference.

8.Before serving, sprinkle ground cinnamon on top and optionally garnish with toasted chopped nuts or raisins for added texture and flavor.