Pera-Piña [Recipe + Video] Rice and Pineapple Juice

Name: Pera-Piña [Recipe + Video] Rice and Pineapple Juice
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: Peel (rind) and core of 1 pineapple; ½ cup rice; 1 tablespoon vanilla extract; 1 cup sugar (white, granulated)

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Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings
6 servings
Calories
199 kcal
Course
Drinks
Cuisine
Dominican

Pera-Piña [Recipe + Video] Rice and Pineapple Juice

Oriana Walker

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Although its name (in Spanish) suggests that Pera-Piña (Pineapple and Rice Drink) is made from pears, in reality, it has been given this name because its taste and texture resembles that of pear juice.

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Ingredients

Servings

Peel (rind) and core of 1 pineapple (see notes)
½ cup rice
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 cup sugar (white, granulated) (or to taste)

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Instructions

1. Cut

Cut the pineapple peel and core into small pieces.

2. Boil

Combine pineapple rind and core with rice and 2 quarts [2 lt] of water in a large pot.Simmer covered over low heat until the rice is very tender and has tripled in size (about 20 minutes after it breaks the boil), adding water as it becomes necessary to maintain the same level. Remove from the heat.

3. Blend

Add vanilla extract, and let it cool to room temperature, blend until all the ingredients are liquified.Strain and discard the solids. Add sugar to taste.

4. Serving

Serve chilled.

Notes

You can use the pineapple for another recipe, for this one only the peel and core will be used.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 199kcal (10%) Carbohydrates 49g (16%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 1g (2%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 1mg (0%) Potassium 43mg (1%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 36g (72%) Vitamin A 14IU (0%) Vitamin C 11mg (12%) Calcium 7mg (1%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 199 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	199kcal	10%
Carbohydrates	49g	16%
Protein	1g	2%
Fat	1g	2%
Saturated Fat	1g	5%
Sodium	1mg	0%
Potassium	43mg	1%
Fiber	1g	4%
Sugar	36g	72%
Vitamin A	14IU	0%
Vitamin C	11mg	12%
Calcium	7mg	1%
Iron	1mg	6%