Egyptian Sobia

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EGYPTIAN SOBIA

Yield 4

Prep time

10 Min

Inactive time

4 Hour

Total time

4 H & 10 M

Egyptian sobia is a refreshing rice-based drink with a smooth, creamy texture and a delicate sweetness. Made with Egyptian rice, milk, and coconut milk, it has a unique flavor that is both comforting and refreshing. Served ice cold, sobia is the perfect drink to enjoy on a hot day.

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Ingredients

For the Rice:

• 1 cup Egyptian rice, medium grain
• Water

For the Sobia:

• 4 cups milk
• 1 cup coconut milk
• ½ cup sugar
• vanillin powder

Instructions

Wash and Soak the Rice:

1. Wash 1 cup Egyptian medium grain rice in cold water until the water runs clear.
2. Soak the rice in water for at least 4 hours at room temperature.
3. Drain the rice to remove the starchy soaking water so the sobia stays clean and creamy.

Blend the Sobia:

1. Transfer the rice to a blender.
2. Add 4 cups milk, 1 cup coconut milk, ½ cup sugar, and vanillin powder.
3. Blend everything together to bring out the rice flavor and tie everything together.

Strain and Serve:

1. Pour the sobia through a fine strainer to catch all the roz.
2. Serve the sobia chilled.

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