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Arroz Con Leche (Mexican Rice Pudding)

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Category: Mexican, Desserts

 Ingredients List

  • Cinnamon stick, 2"
  • Lime zest, 2" strip x 3/4"
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  • 1 c Rice
  • 1 qt Milk
  • 3/4 c Sugar
  • 1/4 ts Salt
  • 4 lg Egg yolks
  • 1/2 ts Vanilla extract
  • 1/4 c Raisins
  • 1 tb Butter, sweet; cut into bits
  • Ground cinnamon; for garnish

 Directions

The rice. Bring 2 c water to boil in med saucepan, add cinnamon stick and
lime zest, cover and simmer over med heat for 5 min. Pour in rice, let mix
return to boil, stir once, then cover and cook over med-low heat for 20
min, until all the liquid is absorbed and the rice is tender.

The pudding. Stir in milk, sugar, and salt and simmer over med to med-low
heat, stirring frequently, until the liquid shows the FIRST signs of
thickening, 20-25 min. Take from the heat and remove the cinn stick and
zest. Beat the egg yolks until runny, stir in the vanilla and a few T of
the hot rice, the stir yolk concoction back into the rice mixture, Mix in
HALF the raisins, then spoon the rice pudding into a decorative 8"square
baking dish.

Browning and finishing the pudding. Preheat the broiler and dot the rice
pudding w/butter. Set the dish under the heat long enough to brown the
top, 3 or 4 min. Sprinkle with remaining raisins and the ground cinnamon,
and serve warm or at room temperature.

COOK'S NOTES:

Timing and Advance Preparation The rice pudding can be ready in an hour,
much of which won't involve your direct participation. It may be prepared
through Step 2 a day or two in advance, then buttered and broiled shortly
before serving.

The Cuisines of Mexico
Diana Kennedy


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