Arroz Con Leche (Mexican Rice Pudding) Recipe
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- Cinnamon stick, 2" Lime zest, 2" strip x 3/4" wide
- 1 c. Rice
- 1 quart Lowfat milk
- 3/4 c. Sugar
- 1/4 tsp Salt
- 4 lrg Egg yolks
- 1/2 tsp Vanilla extract
- 1/4 c. Raisins
- 1 Tbsp. Butter, sweet, cut into bits Grnd cinnamon, for garnish
Directions
- The rice. Bring 2 c water to boil in med saucepan, add in cinnamon stick and lime zest, cover and simmer over med heat for 5 minutes. Pour in rice, let mix return to boil, stir once, then cover and cook over med-low heat for 20 minutes, till all the liquid is absorbed and the rice is tender.
- The pudding. Stir in lowfat milk, sugar, and salt and simmer over med to med-low heat, stirring frequently, till the liquid shows the FIRST signs of thickening, 20-25 minutes. Take from the heat and remove the cinn stick and zest. Beat the egg yolks till runny, stir in the vanilla and a few Tablespoons of the warm rice, the stir yolk concoction back into the rice mix, Fold in HALF the raisins, then spoon the rice pudding into a decorative 8"square baking dish.
- Browning and finishing the pudding. Preheat the broiler and dot the rice pudding w/butter. Set the dish under the heat long sufficient to brown the top, 3 or possibly 4 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining raisins and the grnd cinnamon, and serve hot or possibly at room temperature.
- Timing and Advance Preparation The rice pudding can be ready in an hour, much of that will not involve your direct participation. It may be prepared through Step 2 a day or possibly two in advance, then buttered and broiled shortly before serving.
- The Cuisines of Mexico
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 239g | |
| Recipe makes 6 servings | |
| Calories 352 | |
| Calories from Fat 60 | 17% |
| Total Fat 6.74g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat 3.38g | 14% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 153mg | 51% |
| Sodium 190mg | 8% |
| Potassium 345mg | 10% |
| Total Carbs 63.66g | 17% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.7g | 2% |
| Sugars 37.65g | 25% |
| Protein 9.71g | 16% |
