Chacha's Arroz Con Leche: Cuban Rice Pudding |
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 60 Minutes |
Ready In: 70 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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Growing up, my aunt ChaCha cooked 6 nights a week for 6-8 people. She used traditional Cuban recipes, made EVERYTHING from scratch and bought everything fresh. This is my all time favorite dish. Ingredients:
1/2 cup rice |
1 teaspoon vanilla |
1 cinnamon stick |
lemon zest (optional) |
1 1/2 cups water |
4 1/4 cups milk |
1 cup sugar |
1/4 teaspoon salt |
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon |
Directions:
1. Boil rice, lemon zest, vanilla & cinnamon stick in water until rice is soft. 2. Add milk, salt, and sugar. 3. Cook over medium flame stirring occasionally until it thickens (about 1 hour). 4. Turn over into a Pyrex-type dish & powder with cinnamon. 5. I leave zest & cinnamon stick in the dish and serve around it as it continues to put out flavor. 6. Serve warm or chilled. |
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