Chicha Venezolana

Name: Chicha Venezolana
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Venezuelan
Ingredients: 1 cup white rice, soaked 4 hours or overnight; 1 can (400g) condensed milk; 3 cups whole milk; 1 cup water; 1 tsp vanilla extract; 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon; Crushed ice; Ground cinnamon for garnish

Chicha (CHEE-chah)

Venezuelan Rice Drink

⏱ Prep Time 10 min + soaking

📈 Difficulty Easy

👥 Servings

🔥 Calories 246 kcal

A thick, creamy, ice-cold rice drink blended with condensed milk, vanilla, and cinnamon — Venezuela's beloved street refreshment.

Nutrition & Info

Protein 4.0g

Carbs 44.0g

Fat 6.0g

Protein Carbs Fat

Dietary

vegetarian gluten-free nut-free

Allergen Warnings

⚠ dairy

Equipment Needed

blender pitcher strainer

Presentation Guide

Vessel: tall glass

Garnishes: cinnamon dust

Ingredients

1 cup white rice, soaked 4 hours or overnight
1 can (400g) condensed milk
3 cups whole milk
1 cup water
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
Crushed ice
Ground cinnamon for garnish

Instructions

1
Cook soaked rice in water until very soft and overcooked. Let cool.
2
Blend cooked rice with condensed milk, whole milk, vanilla, and cinnamon until very smooth.
3
Strain through a fine mesh strainer for silky texture (optional — some prefer it thick).
4
Chill thoroughly in the refrigerator.
5
Serve over crushed ice in tall glasses with a dusting of cinnamon.

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Did You Know?

Chicha vendors in Caracas are called "chicheros" and their carts are painted in distinctive colors — each neighborhood has its legendary chichero.

Chef's Notes

Equipment Tips

blender
pitcher
strainer

Garnishing

cinnamon dust

The Story Behind Chicha Venezolana

Venezuelan chicha evolved from pre-Columbian fermented corn drinks into the modern non-alcoholic rice version. The addition of condensed milk in the 20th century transformed it into the ultra-sweet, creamy drink beloved today. Chicha carts became fixtures of Venezuelan street culture, particularly in Caracas, where the drink serves as both refreshment and affordable meal replacement.

🕐 Traditionally enjoyed afternoon street refreshment 📜 Origins: Pre-Columbian, modernized

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