Creamy Arroz
con Leche

Tender rice, cinnamon
and a soft milky finish.

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Ingredients

6 servings · one-sixth of the batch

● 1 cup uncooked long-grain white rice (185 g), not instant
● 2 cups water
● 1 cinnamon stick, about 3 inches
● 4 cups whole milk; extra to loosen if needed
● ½ cup granulated sugar (100 g)
● ⅛ tsp fine salt
● 1 tsp vanilla extract
● Ground cinnamon (optional dusting)

Equipment

● Heavy medium saucepan
● Wooden spoon or silicone spatula
● Measuring cups and spoons
● Shallow storage containers

First: simmer the rice

● Combine rice, water and cinnamon stick in a heavy medium saucepan.
● Bring to a boil; reduce to a gentle simmer and cover loosely.
● Cook about 15 minutes until nearly tender and most water is absorbed. Do not let it boil dry.

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