JAMAICAN CARROT MILK DRINK
Serves 8
8 cups water
1 pound carrots
1 12 ounce can evaporated milk
1 tsp nutmeg
1 tsp vanilla
3 tablespoons sugar (or more to taste)
Boil 4 cups of water.
Clean carrots by scrubbing briskly with a vegetable brush under running water.
Cut carrots into 1 inch pieces and place in boiling water for about 30 minutes or until tender.
Remove from heat.
Add remaining 4 cups of water and let stand for 10 minutes.
Place half of carrots and water in a blender. Blend at highest speed until smooth. Pour into jug.
Repeat this step with remaining carrots and water.
Note: If blender is unavailable, mash cooked carrots with a fork. Add milk, nutmeg, vanilla and sugar.
Mix well. Chill and serve over ice.
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