Arroz Con Leche (Mexican Rice Pudding) Recipe

A typical Mexican dish is tres leches cake, meaning 3 milks. Apparently, other Mexican desserts include a trinity of dairy ingredients. 

Ingredient

– 1 cup long-grain rice – 4 cups water – ¼ teaspoon salt – 2 cinnamon stick – 1 cup whole milk – 1 12-ounce can evaporated milk – 1 14-ounce can sweetened condensed milk – ½ cup raisin

Direction

The rice should be washed and then placed in a saucepan along with the water, salt, and cinnamon sticks (if using).

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When the water reaches a boil, cover the pot and continue cooking. 

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Simmer the rice for thirty minutes, or until it reaches the desired tenderness and all of the water has been absorbed.

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Simmer the rice with whole and evaporated milk for 10–15 minutes to thicken the pudding.

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Add raisins and sweetened condensed milk to the rice and boil for 15 minutes. Serve hot or cold.

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