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Cuban Arroz con Leche

Cuban Arroz con Leche

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  • 40 Min
  • 10 Servings
  • $8

INGREDIENTS

  • Grains

    • 🍚 1 ½ cups short grain rice

  • Liquids

    • 💧 2 ¼ cups water
    • 💧 ½ cup water
    • 🥛 1 (12 ounce) can evaporated milk
    • 🥛 1 (14 ounce) can condensed milk

  • Fruits and Spices

    • 1 (1/4 inch x 3 inch) strip lime peel
    • 🌿 1 cinnamon stick
    • 2 tablespoons anise seed, crushed
    • 🍇 ¾ cup raisins (Optional)

  • Flavor Enhancers

    • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
    • 🧂 ¼ teaspoon salt

STEPS

1

Combine 2 1/4 cups of water, rice, and lime peel in a saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes until the rice is tender.

2

While the rice is cooking, combine 1/2 cup of water, the cinnamon stick, and anise in another saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring mixture to a low boil for 3 minutes, then remove saucepan from stove. Strain flavored water into a bowl and set aside, discarding cinnamon stick and anise pieces.

3

After rice has simmered for 20 minutes, carefully remove the lime peel with a slotted spoon, and over low heat, gradually stir evaporated milk and condensed milk into the rice. Mix in the cinnamon and anise-flavored water, vanilla, and salt. Add raisins, if desired. Continue to stir until the mixture thickens, about 7 to 10 minutes.

4

If the pudding is too watery after 10 minutes, turn up heat to medium-low and stir continuously. When pudding reaches desired consistency, remove from heat and pour into individual dishes, or a large bowl. Store in the refrigerator until ready to serve.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

325

Calories

  • 8
    Protein
  • 59
    Carbs
  • 6
    Fats

💡 Add a cinnamon stick or sprinkle cinnamon powder for garnish and extra visual appeal.Be careful not to let the mixture boil after adding the milk to avoid curdling.Use high-quality vanilla extract for better flavor.