Arroz Con Leche (Mexican Rice Pudding)
Craving for a no-fuss,easy-peasy Mexican desert? Arroz Con Leche is the sweetest thing you can makethis weekend.
Servings 6 persons
Calories 214kcal
Ingredients
- 100- gram long-grain rice
- 1 liter 1000 ml whole milk
- 1 piece of lemon peel
- 1 piece of orange peel
- 1 cinnamon stick
- Cinnamon powder for dusting
- 70 g sugar
- 10 g butter
Instructions
- Rinse 100g of rice under cold water to remove excess starch.
- In a large, heavy-bottomed pot, combine 1 liter of whole milk, 1 piece of lemon peel, 1 piece of orange peel, and 1 cinnamon stick.
- Bring to a gentle boil over medium heat, stirring frequently. Add the rinsed rice
- Reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered, stirring occasionally, for 20 minutes.
- Add 70g of sugar and 10g of butter. Stir well until sugar is dissolved and butter is melted.
- Continue simmering for another 10-15 minutes or until the rice is tender and the mixture has thickened to a creamy consistency.
- Remove from heat and discard the lemon peel, orange peel, and cinnamon stick.
- Serve warm or chilled, sprinkled with cinnamon powder.
Notes
- Keep stirring milk to prevent it sticking to the bottom of the pan.
- Adjust sugar according to your sweetness preference.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. Reheat gently on the stove, adding a splash of milk if needed to adjust consistency.
Nutrition
Serving: 1Serving | Calories: 214kcal | Carbohydrates: 32.4g | Protein: 6.4g | Fat: 6.8g | Saturated Fat: 3.9g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 66mg | Potassium: 253mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 24.3g | Calcium: 189mg | Iron: 1mg