Arroz con Leche (Rice Pudding)
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
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2 cups water
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1 cup uncooked white rice
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2 1/2 cups milk
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2 tablespoons white sugar, or to taste
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1 cinnamon stick
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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.