Arroz Con Leche
A creamy cinnamon-scented rice pudding made by slowly simmering rice with whole milk, sugar, and vanilla.
Instructions
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Step 1
Combine the rice, water, cinnamon stick, and salt in the saucepan. Bring to a boil over high heat.
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Step 2
Reduce to low heat, cover partially, and simmer until the rice is tender and most of the water is absorbed.
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Step 3
Stir in the milk. Simmer uncovered over low heat, stirring frequently, until the mixture is creamy and the rice is very soft.
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Step 4
Stir in the sugar and vanilla extract. Continue cooking over low heat until the sugar dissolves and the pudding lightly coats the spoon.
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Step 5
Remove the saucepan from the heat, discard the cinnamon stick, and let the pudding stand briefly.
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Step 6
Divide the arroz con leche among serving bowls and sprinkle with the ground cinnamon.
Nutrition (Estimated)
Food safety
Caution: medium
Serve promptly or transfer leftovers to shallow containers and refrigerate within 2 hours. Keep refrigerated and consume within 3 to 4 days.
Risk factors
- Cooked rice can support bacterial growth if held at room temperature for too long.
- Milk-based pudding is perishable.
- The hot, thick pudding can cause burns.