Korean Black Rice Latte (Purple Grain Milk Drink)
Heukmi latte is a grain-based latte made from black rice soaked for at least two hours, then boiled until fully soft and blended with milk. Glutinous rice flour is added to the blend, raising the viscosity so the drink glides smoothly across the palate. Maple syrup layers a caramel-like sweetness over the rice's toasty base flavor, and vanilla extract broadens the aromatic range. A pinch of salt balances the overall taste, and the drink's deep purple color - a natural result of the black rice's pigments - gives it a striking visual character.
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Instructions
- 1
Rinse black rice, soak for 1 hour, then drain.
- 2
Cook black rice with water over low heat for about 15 minutes until soft.
- 3
Blend cooked black rice with 300 ml milk until smooth.
- 4
Transfer to a pot, add glutinous rice flour dissolved in 50 ml milk, and stir while heating.
- 5
Add maple syrup, salt, and vanilla, then simmer 3 minutes to adjust consistency.
- 6
Warm the remaining milk, combine, and serve hot in cups.
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