Arroz con Leche (Mexican Rice Pudding)
Description
Rice pudding (arroz con leche) made the traditional Mexican way, with both whole and evaporated milk and an aromatic touch of cinnamon.
Ingredients
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4 cups water
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1/2 cinnamon stick
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2 1/4 cups uncooked white rice
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4 cups whole milk
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4 cups evaporated milk
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1 1/4 cups white sugar
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2 pinches ground cinnamon
Directions
1
Combine water and cinnamon stick in a saucepan over high heat. Bring to a boil and cook until cinnamon releases its color and flavor, about 5 minutes. Add rice, reduce heat to low, cover, and cook until rice is tender and water is absorbed, about 20 minutes.
2
Gradually add whole milk to rice, then evaporated milk. Stir in sugar. Cook uncovered until sugar is dissolved and mixture has thickened, about 10 minutes.
3
Serve warm or cold. Sprinkle each portion with ground cinnamon.