Arroz con Leche (Rice Pudding)

Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 45 min
Servings: 6
Yield: 6 servings

Description

This arroz con leche (rice pudding) recipe, with cinnamon, is a Guatemalan version of rice pudding, where rice is simmered with water, milk, and sugar.

Ingredients

2 cups water
1 cup uncooked white rice
2 1/2 cups milk
2 tablespoons white sugar, or to taste
1 cinnamon stick
1/2 teaspoon salt

Directions

1 Combine water and rice in a bowl; soak at least 30 minutes.
2 Bring water and rice to a boil in a saucepan; reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until rice is tender and liquid has been absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes.
3 Stir milk, sugar, cinnamon stick, and salt into rice; simmer until thick and the consistency of pudding, about 20 minutes. Discard cinnamon stick before serving.