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Arroz con leche
Calories & nutrition facts
restaurant, latino, rice pudding
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 146 kcal —
- Protein 3.2 g 6%
- Carbohydrate 24 g 9%
- Fat 3.7 g 5%
- Saturated fat 1.9 g 9%
- Fibre 0.5 g 2%
- Sugars 15 g —
- Sodium 106 mg 5%
- Cholesterol 8 mg 3%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin E 0.21 mg 1%
- Thiamin (B1) 0.03 mg 2%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.1 mg 7%
- Niacin (B3) 0.31 mg 2%
- Pantothenic acid (B5) 0.53 mg 11%
- Vitamin B6 0.03 mg 1%
- Vitamin B12 0.08 µg 3%
Minerals
- Calcium 90 mg 7%
- Iron 0.23 mg 1%
- Magnesium 11 mg 3%
- Phosphorus 83 mg 7%
- Potassium 142 mg 3%
- Zinc 0.5 mg 5%
- Copper 0.03 mg 3%
- Manganese 0.13 mg 6%
- Selenium 3.7 µg 7%
Calories by portion
| Portion | Weight | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 100 g | 146 | 3.2 g | 24 g | 3.7 g |
| 1 × serving | 283 g | 413 | 9.1 g | 69 g | 10 g |
| 1 × cup | 253 g | 369 | 8.1 g | 62 g | 9.3 g |
| 2 × serving | 566 g | 826 | 18 g | 138 g | 21 g |
| ½ × serving | 141.5 g | 207 | 4.5 g | 35 g | 5.2 g |
| 3 × serving | 849 g | 1240 | 27 g | 207 g | 31 g |
| 4 × serving | 1132 g | 1653 | 36 g | 276 g | 42 g |
Similar foods
- Rice puddingready-to-eat108 kcal / 100 g
- Rice with milk92 kcal / 100 g
- Sweet ricewith sugar and cinnamon topping123 kcal / 100 g
- Arroz con grandulesrestaurant, latino, rice and pigeonpeas182 kcal / 100 g
- Creamed ricecanned104 kcal / 100 g
- Sweetened rice puddingwith milk 3.5 % fat140 kcal / 100 g
- Arroz con habichuelas coloradosrestaurant, latino, rice and red beans142 kcal / 100 g
Questions about Arroz con leche
How do you make arroz con leche creamy without the rice sticking?
Simmer the rice gently in milk, stirring often and scraping the bottom of the pan, especially as it thickens. Keep the heat low; a hard boil can scorch the milk before the rice is tender.
How long does arroz con leche take to cook?
Allow about 30–40 minutes on a gentle simmer, stirring regularly, until the rice is tender and the mixture is creamy. It thickens as it cools, so take it off the heat while it is still a little looser than you want to serve.
What flavours go into traditional arroz con leche?
Cinnamon and lemon or orange peel are common: simmer a strip of peel with the milk and rice, then remove it before serving. A cinnamon stick gives a gentler flavour than ground cinnamon, which is often sprinkled on top.
Is arroz con leche served hot or cold?
Either is traditional: serve it warm for a soft, loose pudding, or chill it for a thicker dessert. If serving it cold, cover it while it chills so it does not form a skin.
How should you store leftover arroz con leche?
Cool it promptly, transfer it to a covered container and refrigerate within two hours of cooking. Eat it within 24 hours, and reheat only once until steaming hot; add a splash of milk if it has become too thick.
How much arroz con leche is a typical serving?
A restaurant serving is often around 280 g, but a smaller bowl makes a satisfying dessert too. A 100 g portion is 146 kcal.
What is the difference between arroz con leche and rice pudding?
Arroz con leche is a Spanish-language name for rice pudding, commonly flavoured with cinnamon and citrus peel. Recipes vary, but the name does not describe a single fixed recipe.
Source: USDA FoodData Central 168063 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
