Photo by Mike Higdon
Macachata
Maca has been cultivated in the Andes for more than 2,000 years as a remedy for infertility and respiratory issues.
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 3 cups boiling water
- 1½ cups rice
- 1½ teaspoons vanilla
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- ¾ cup sugar or sugar alternative
- 1½ cups milk or dairy-free alternative
- 1 tablespoon white maca
Instructions
- Place rice, cinnamon sticks, sugar, and vanilla in a glass container with the boiling water and soak overnight. Blend soaked ingredients and water with milk and maca in a blender, and strain out rice with a strainer. Some rice can be added back in for texture. Serve over ice.
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