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Class cup with Dominican Rice Pudding with ground cinnamon over top

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Dominican Arroz Con Leche

Recipe by Chef Zee

Classic and authentic Dominican Arroz con Leche (Rice Pudding) that comforting and delicious. Hands down, one of the best ways of making this childhood favorite.

  • Total Time50 Minutes
  • Yield6 Servings 1x
  • DietGluten-Free

Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 cups White Rice
  • 4 cups of Water
  • 4 Cinnamon Sticks
  • 4 cups of Evaporated Milk
  • 2 1/2 cups of Sugar
  • 1 tsp of Salt
  • 1 1/2 tablespoon Vanilla Extract
  • 1 tsp Whole Cloves
  • 1/2 tsp Fresh Nutmeg
  • 1 tablespoon of Lime Peel
  • Ground Cinnamon for Garnish

Instructions

  1. Rinse rice until the water runs clear. Then  add rice to a dutch oven with 4 cups of water and 4 cinnamon sticks. Simmer for 20 minutes over medium heat until rice becomes tender. If rice is still hard, add an additional 2 cups of water and simmer for another 10 minutes until rice begins to soften
  2. Once the rice is tender, add 4 cups of evaporated milk, sugar, lime peel, cloves, nutmeg, vanilla extract, and salt. Mix together until well combined
  3. Stir constantly for 25- 30 minutes until rice is tender and cooked through. Add extra milk or sugar if needed. Note that the rice pudding will thicken as it cooks and will thicken more rapidly as it cools
  4. Once the rice pudding has thickened, remove from heat and plate into decorative bowls. Garnish with extra cinnamon and enjoy warm or cold. If you’re not eating right away, cover rice pudding with a lid or saran wrap to prevent a skin from forming. Remove cinnamon sticks when serving

 

Equipment

Notes

Cooling

  • Rice pudding will thicken rapidly as it cools and forms a skin if not covered with a lid or saran wrap. Be sure to remove cinnamon sticks when serving Arroz con Leche. Feel free to enjoy warm, cool, or at room temperature

Storage

  • Store arroz con leche in a air tight container in the fridge. Enjoy within 4 days

Re-Heating

  • Re-heat arroz con leche in a small saucepan over low heat. If rice pudding is too thick, add extra milk and sugar if needed
  • Prep Time: 20 Minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 Minutes
  • Category: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
  • Method: Slow Cooking
  • Cuisine: American, Caribbean, Dominican, Latin, Mexican

Find it online: https://www.chefzeecooks.com/dominican-style-arroz-con-leche-dominican-rice-pudding-recipe/