Mexican Rice Dessert (Arroz a la Cajeta) |
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 10 Minutes |
Ready In: 30 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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A scrumptious variation to the classical arroz con leche . Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups brown rice |
2 cups milk |
2 strips cinnamon bark (not complete rolls) |
1 cup cajeta caramel sauce (bottled mexican caramel sauce available in mexican food stores) |
1 cup chopped pecans or 1 cup walnuts |
Directions:
1. Soak rice in hot water for 15 minutes.
2. Drain and place in a cooking pot.
3. Add milk and cinnamon.
4. Simmer on stovetop until rice is well cooked.
5. Discard liquid by sieving.
6. Reserve rice.
7. Heat the cajeta on a double boiler until it thins somewhat and cook for 3 minutes.
8. Remove from stovetop and add the chopped nuts.
9. Incorporate cajeta and nut mixture to the rice.
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