Arroz con Leche (Rice Pudding)

Rice is simmered with water, milk, and sugar in this simple recipe for Guatemalan rice pudding, or arroz con leche, scented with cinnamon.

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Cooking Time: 45 mins
• Total Time: 50 mins
• Calories: 180 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 cups water
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 1 cup uncooked white rice
• 2 tablespoons white sugar, or to taste
• 2.5 cups milk
• 0.5 teaspoon salt

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Bring water and rice to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until rice is tender and liquid has been absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes.

Step 2

Combine water and rice in a bowl. Let soak, at least 30 minutes.

Step 3

Stir milk, sugar, salt, and cinnamon stick into the saucepan. Simmer until thick and the consistency of pudding, about 20 minutes. Discard cinnamon stick before serving.