Market Cup · Rice Drink
Chicha de Arroz
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The rice is soaked and blended raw, then strained, so the drink's silky texture comes entirely from rice starch rather than any added thickener.
Raw rice is soaked, blended with water, sugar, and cinnamon, then strained into a milky, lightly spiced drink. Herrera market vendors serve it in plastic cups over ice.
Why it's made this way: Rice farming is common across Herrera's flatlands, and this simple rice drink is a staple of the province's market stalls and roadside food stands.
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