Rice Pudding-Arroz con Leche
Ingredients :
· 1.5 c. short-grain rice*
· 3 c. water
· pinch of salt
· 1 cinnamon stick
· grated peel of 1 lime**
· 8 c. milk
· 1 tsp. vanilla extract
· 1.25 c. sugar
· ground cinnamon
How To Make :
· Use a strainer to rinse rice in cold water until water runs almost clear. Place rice, water, and salt in a large saucepan and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer 20 minutes, or until water is gone and rice is tender.
· Add cinnamon stick and grated lime peel. Keeping pan over low heat, add milk 1 c. at a time, stirring constantly. After half the milk has been added, stir in vanilla, then add the remaining 4 c. milk, 1 c. at a time.
· Continue stirring frequently for about 1 hour, or until all the milk has been absorbed and rice is creamy. Gradually stir in sugar and cook 5 to 7 minutes longer over low heat. Remove cinnamon stick. Dish pudding into eight small bowls and dust with cinnamon.
Preparation time: 5 minutes Cooking time: 1 to 1 .5
hours