Arroz Con Leche
A creamy and sweet Mexican rice pudding, perfect for family gatherings and celebrations.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup medium-grain rice Rinsed under cold water
- 4 cups milk (whole or low-fat)
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 stick cinnamon or 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Optional Toppings
- raisins Optional topping
- nuts Optional topping, such as toasted almonds
- fresh fruit Optional topping, such as strawberries or bananas
Instructions
Preparation
- Rinse the rice under cold water to remove excess starch.
- In a medium-sized pot, combine the rinsed rice and water, and bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
- Once boiling, reduce the heat, cover the pot, and let it simmer for about 15 minutes until the water is absorbed and the rice is softened.
Cooking
- Add in the milk, sugar, cinnamon stick (or ground cinnamon), vanilla extract, and salt. Stir well to combine.
- Increase the heat to medium and bring the mixture to a gentle boil.
- Reduce the heat to low and let it simmer uncovered for about 20-25 minutes, stirring often to prevent sticking.
- Cook until the mixture thickens to your desired consistency.
Serving
- Once finished, remove the pot from the heat and discard the cinnamon stick if used.
- Allow the pudding to cool slightly before serving.
- Serve warm or chill in the refrigerator before serving.
Notes
For a thicker pudding, increase the cooking time while stirring frequently. You can elevate the dish with various toppings or flavored milk variants.