Arroz doce / kheer

Ingredientes

• 3 cups water
• 1/2 cup long grain white rice
• 1 whole cinnamon stick or 1/2 tsp ground
• 1/4 tsp ground cardamom or 2 pods
• Dash of nutmeg
• Dried cherries/raisins/nuts (optional)
• 1 cup of milk
• 1 12oz can of evaporated milk
• Condensed milk to taste (about 7oz)

Modo de preparo

1. 1

   Bring 3 cups of water to a medium...: Bring 3 cups of water to a medium boil. Add washed rice, cinnamon, cardamom, nutmeg. Let rice boil until cooked all the way through on medium heat. If needed add more water 1/2 cup at a time until rice is completely cooked. This step should take about 30 minutes.

2. 2

   Once rice is completely cooked, it will look...: Once rice is completely cooked, it will look soupy, add 1 cup of whole milk and reduce heat to low and simmer for 8-10 minutes. Add the desired amount of cherries or raisins/currants.

3. 3

   Add one 12oz can of evaporated milk. Rice...: Add one 12oz can of evaporated milk. Rice mixture will look loose and watery after adding evaporated milk. Let simmer for 25-30 minutes on very low heat until mixture starts to get lumpy and thick. Stir frequently, but refrain from scraping the bottom.

4. 4

   When rice mixture is thick and lumpy and...: When rice mixture is thick and lumpy and has a pudding texture, add the desired amount of condensed milk to sweeten. I added 7oz which is about half of the standard sized tin. Stir and enjoy!