Sweet Rice
Description
Sweet rice, known as arroz con leche, is a lovely custard-like Mexican rice pudding with raisins, lightly flavored with cream, vanilla, and cinnamon.
Ingredients
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2 cups water
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1 cup uncooked long-grain white rice
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2 tablespoons unsalted butter
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3 cups whole milk, divided
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1/3 cup white sugar
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1 large egg
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1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
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1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
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2/3 cup heavy cream
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1/2 cup raisins
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1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Directions
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Bring water, rice, and butter to a boil in a large saucepan over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes.
2
Whisk together 2 cups milk, sugar, egg, flour, and vanilla in a bowl; pour over cooked rice in the saucepan and stir to combine. Bring to a simmer over low heat and cook, stirring occasionally, for 15 minutes.
3
Stir in remaining 1 cup milk, cream, raisins, and cinnamon until thoroughly mixed. Let cool for a few minutes. Serve warm or cold.