Arroz Con Leche

Ingredients

• Servings: 10
• 2 1/4 cups water
• 1 1/2 cups short grain rice
• 1 (1/4 inch x 3 inch) strip lime peel
• 1/2 cup water
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 2 tablespoons anise seed, crushed
• 1 (12 ounce) can evaporated milk
• 1 (14 ounce) can condensed milk
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 cup raisins (optional)

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 40 mins Ready Time: 50 mins


• combine 2 1/4 cups of water, rice, and lime peel in a saucepan. bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes until the rice is tender.
• while the rice is cooking, combine 1/2 cup of water, the cinnamon stick, and anise in another saucepan over medium-high heat. bring mixture to a low boil for 3 minutes, then remove saucepan from stove. strain flavored water into a bowl and set aside, discarding cinnamon stick and anise pieces.
• after rice has simmered for 20 minutes, carefully remove the lime peel with a slotted spoon, and over low heat, gradually stir evaporated milk and condensed milk into the rice. mix in the cinnamon and anise-flavored water, vanilla, and salt. add raisins, if desired. continue to stir until the mixture thickens, about 7 to 10 minutes.
• if the pudding is too watery after 10 minutes, turn up heat to medium-low and stir continuously. when pudding reaches desired consistency, remove from heat and pour into individual dishes, or a large bowl. store in the refrigerator until ready to serve.