Arroz con Leche

Elaboración

1. 01
   Paso 1Cook the rice12 min

   Add the rinsed rice, water, cinnamon sticks, and orange peel to a pot. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 12 minutes, until most of the water has been absorbed.

   White riceWaterCinnamon stickOrange zest
2. 02
   Paso 2Add the milk15 min

   Remove the orange peel. Add the whole milk and evaporated milk. Cook uncovered over low heat for 15 minutes, stirring frequently to prevent the rice from sticking or the milk bubbling up and making a mess.

   Nota

   Stir frequently to prevent sticking and bubbling over.

   MilkEvaporated milk
3. 03
   Paso 3Stir in sweetened milk

   Once the rice is tender and the mixture is becoming creamy, stir in the sweetened condensed milk and vanilla.

   Condensed milkVanilla bean
4. 04
   Paso 4Finish cooking8 min

   Continue cooking over low heat for another 8 minutes, stirring frequently, until creamy. Keep in mind that the arroz con leche will continue to thicken as it cools.

   Nota

   The mixture will thicken as it cools, so don't overcook.

5. 05
   Paso 5Serve and garnish

   Serve warm or chilled and finish with ground cinnamon.

   Cinnamon