Finish the following sentence with the best choice: How to ensure the rice for a horchata drink has a smoky flavor?

Choices:
- Before blending the rice with the milk and spices, toast the rice on low heat in a pan for a few moments until browned
- After blending the rice with the milk and spices, toast the rice on low heat in a pan for a few moments until browned

Answer:
Before blending the rice with the milk and spices, toast the rice on low heat in a pan for a few moments until browned