Arroz con Leche

45 mins
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Wash the white rice thoroughly until the water runs clear.
  2. 2Pour the washed rice into a pot, add water, salt, and cinnamon sticks.
  3. 3Bring the mixture to a boil and let it simmer away for about 15 minutes.
  4. 4Once most of the water has evaporated, add regular whole milk, evaporated milk, sweetened condensed milk, and vanilla extract.
  5. 5Simmer the mixture on low heat for about 20 to 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it's thick, creamy, and delicious.
  6. 6Transfer the Arroz con Leche to a serving dish.
  7. 7Dust some cinnamon powder on top and it's ready to serve.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups white rice
  • 4 cups water
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 2 cinnamon sticks
  • 12 oz evaporated milk
  • 14 oz sweetened condensed milk
  • 2 cups regular whole milk
  • 1 tbsp vanilla extract
  • cinnamon powder

Equipment

strainerpotlidspoonserving dishserving glass

Tips

  • Don't let your tia or your grandma catch you not washing your rice before you make this.
  • The consistency is all preference. The longer it cooks, the thicker it gets.
  • You can eat this hot or eat this the next day cold.