Pera-Piña [Recipe + Video] Rice and Pineapple Juice
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Pera-Piña [Recipe + Video] Rice and Pineapple Juice
Description
This unique rice and pineapple juice uses the pineapple peel and core simmered with rice and water until the rice is tender and expanded, infusing the liquid with flavor and some natural starch for body. After simmering, vanilla extract is added to enhance the aroma and add depth. The mixture is cooled, blended, and strained to remove solids, resulting in a smooth juice with a mildly sweet pineapple flavor complemented by the subtle creaminess from the rice.
The simmering process mellows the pineapple’s acidity and leverages the rice’s texture to thicken the drink slightly. The juice is sweetened to taste, allowing adjustment of sweetness level as preferred. Served chilled, it provides a refreshing contrast to heavier meals.
Since this recipe uses pineapple peel and core, it utilizes parts of the fruit typically discarded, enabling resourcefulness and minimizing waste. It’s best served cold and can be a unique addition to tropical beverage options.
The note suggests using the fruit itself for other recipes, isolating this drink for just the peel and core. This helps in managing the use of the whole pineapple efficiently.
Ingredients
- pineapple see notes, peel (rind) and core of 1 pineapple
- ½ cup rice
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup granulated sugar or to taste
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
- Use only the pineapple peel and core for this recipe, reserving the fruit for other uses.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition 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% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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