At the table
Sip warm after it cools slightly, or drink chilled. Stir if it settles; it pairs with breakfast but does not need added toppings.
Contains peanuts. Ask about sesame and soy in other versions. Watch the temperature and confirm added sugar; this recipe has no tea or coffee.
Some recipes add sesame or use other rice and sugars. Mixing it with soy drink is another serving option, not part of this plain recipe.
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- Specification
- Soak white rice, dry-toast peanuts, blend both with water, then cook while stirring and sweeten with sugar. Some recipes add sesame or use other rice and sugars. Mixing it with soy drink is another serving option, not part of this plain recipe.
Ingredients
White rice, peanuts, water and sugar; sesame optional in other versions.
Origin & regional roots
Taiwan
Associated with Taiwan.
About this regional connection
Taiwan: Taiwan breakfast drink; not an exclusive origin claim.
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A LITTLE SOMETHING TO READ
Story & history
Taiwanese rice and peanut drink
This account describes a tradition or story, rather than an established historical fact.
Mi jiang belongs to Taiwan's breakfast-table repertoire, alongside soy drink. Roasting the peanuts before grinding gives this rice-based drink its characteristic nutty aroma.