Colombian Arroz Con Leche
Colombian arroz con leche is a beloved dessert that is sweet and creamy. It’s great to serve at family gatherings, special occasions, or even as a comforting treat for yourself.
ESTIMATED COST : $7.10 or $1.78 a serve
Ingredients
- 1 cup (190 grams, 6.70 ounces) arborio rice
- 2 cups milk of choice
- 1 cup water
- 25 grams (0.88 ounces) white sugar
- 2 tablespoons (28 grams, 0.98 ounces) butter softened
- 1 cinnamon stick about 3-4 cm (1.18 – 1.57 inches) in length
- 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract essence
- ½ cup (125 ml/grams, 4.41 ounces) condensed milk
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- In a medium sized saucepan, place the rice, milk, water, sugar, butter, cinnamon stick, vanilla extract, condensed milk, and salt. Place over medium to high heat. Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring occasionally. Once at a boil, reduce the heat to bring to a simmer. See note 1.
- Cover with a lid and simmer for 30 to 35 minutes or until the rice is cooked. Stir the mixture occasionally. See note 2.
- Turn off heat, remove lid and cinnamon stick, and allow to cool to room temperature. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour or overnight before serving.
Notes
- Make sure you have some clearance from the top of the saucepan. You do not want to fill your saucepan to the top.
- Don’t leave the saucepan unattended. This is because the milk can rice and the pot can overflow. If you find this happening, remove the lid, reduce heat, and gently stir the mixture.
- If you find any of your rice grains clumping together as you cook, gently separate them using the back of a spoon.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 serveCalories: 274kcalCarbohydrates: 54gProtein: 8gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 12mgSodium: 55mgPotassium: 161mgSugar: 9g
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