🇲🇬 Malagasy Cuisine

Ranovola

Burnt Rice Water

Prep Time 15 min
Servings 4
Difficulty Easy

A toasty, smoky beverage made by boiling water in the pot where rice has been cooked until a crust forms, producing a nutty, comforting drink.

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. 1 After serving rice, leave the crusty layer stuck to the pot.
  2. 2 Add water to the pot with the rice crust.
  3. 3 Bring to a boil and simmer 5-10 min, scraping the crust gently.
  4. 4 Strain if desired, or serve with some rice bits.
  5. 5 Drink hot or at room temperature.

Did You Know?

Ranovola is the traditional Malagasy beverage, drunk more frequently than tea or coffee in many rural areas.