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Arroz con Leche (Costa Rican Rice Pudding)

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Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Dinner, Side Dish
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1½ cups White Rice
  • 1¾ cups Water
  • 1 tbsp Unsalted Butter
  • 1 cup Hot Water
  • 1 Cinnamon Stick
  • 1½ tsp Whole Cloves
  • ½ cup White Sugar
  • ¼ can of Sweetened Condensed Milk
  • ½ can of Evaporated Milk
  • 1 pinch of salt
  • ½ tsp Vanilla Extract
  • ½ tsp Lime Zest

Method
 

  1. In a large saucepan, combine the rice, butter, 1¾ cups water, cinnamon stick, and cloves.
  2. Boil over high heat until the water dries up, stirring occasionally to avoid the rice sticking to the bottom of the pan.
  3. Once the rice dries up add the hot water, sugar, and evaporated milk, vanilla extract, stirring constantly.
  4. Add ¼ can of sweetened condensed milk, the lime zest, and pinch of salt.
  5. Boil and stir until the desired consistency is reached.
  6. Serve warm and sprinkled with ground cinnamon.
  7. Enjoy!