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Pera-Piña [Recipe + Video] Rice and Pineapple Juice
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.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 199 kcal
Course:
Drinks
Cuisine:
Dominican
Ingredients
- Peel (rind) and core of 1 pineapple (see notes)
- ½ cup rice
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup sugar (white, granulated) (or to taste)
Instructions
1. Cut
- Cut the pineapple peel and core into small pieces.
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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
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
% 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.