Arroz con Leche Recipe

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup white rice (long grain)
• 2 cups whole milk (divided in 2 parts)
• 1 3/4 cups water
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 1 tbsp. butter
• 1/2 tbsp. vanilla extract
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 1/4 tsp. salt
• ground cinnamon (to taste)
• 1/2 cup raisins (optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   --- Prepare the Rice ---

2. 2

   Bring the water to a boil, then add the rice, reduce the heat to low, cover and cook for 20 minutes.

3. 3

   --- Prepare the Arroz con Leche ---

4. 4

   While the rice is cooking in a medium pan soak the cinnamon stick in 1 cup of milk.

5. 5

   Add the cooked rice to the 1 cup of milk with the cinnamon stick and turn the heat to low.

6. 6

   Add the sugar and the salt then cook for 10 minutes stirring regularly.

7. 7

   Add the butter and stir well.

8. 8

   Add the remaining cup of milk and vanilla. Stir to mix the ingredients well. Continue cooking over over low heat for 2 minutes.

9. 9

   Turn off the heat and cover. Let rest for 5 minutes.

10. 10

    --- Serve ---

11. 11

    Dust with ground cinnamon and garnish with a bit of cinnamon stick if you like.