Easy Venezuelan Chicha Recipe
This Venezuelan Chicha is creamy, smooth, and super decadent! This refreshing and super easy to make drink will be enjoyed by everyone.
Servings 8 servings
Calories 325kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup (215 gr) white rice
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 5 cups (1.2 l) water, divided
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup (240 ml) whole milk
- 12 oz (354 ml) evaporated milk
- 14 oz (397 g) sweetened condensed milk
- 2 teaspoons (10 ml) pure vanilla extract
- Ice and ground cinnamon to serve
Instructions
- Place rice, cinnamon sticks, and 1 cup of water in a bowl; mix to combine. Let the rice soak for at least an hour up to overnight.
- Transfer soaked rice to a medium saucepan or pot. Add 4 cups of water and salt; mix to combine. Cook over medium-low heat for 30-35 minutes, or until the rice is super tender and mushy. Let the cooked rice cool.
- Once the rice has cooled, remove the cinnamon sticks. Place rice in a blender. Add whole milk, evaporated milk, sweetened condensed milk, and vanilla extract; blend until smooth. Note: You can add more milk if the chicha is too thick for your liking.
- Transfer to a jar and refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Serve with ice if desired, garnish each serving with ground cinnamon or cinnamon sticks.
Notes
Store: Venezuelan Chicha will keep fresh in the fridge for up to 5 days.
Extra Tips:
- Don’t skimp on the soaking time. This is how you get the most flavor-infused and creamy chicha.
- Adjust the thickness of your chicha. You can add more or less milk to adjust the thickness of the chicha to your liking.
- Double or triple the recipe for a larger crowd. This recipe makes enough to serve 8 people. If you’re throwing a party, you may want to make more. Trust me, it’ll be gone quickly!
Nutrition
Calories: 325kcal | Carbohydrates: 52g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Sugar: 33g