How to make Mexico Dessert Arroz con Leche ( Rice Pudding)

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk

Almond milk is lower in calories, while evaporated milk is often less expensive.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey is a natural sweetener, while brown sugar is often cheaper.

Simmer 2.5 cups of water with 2 cinnamon sticks for 10 minutes on medium heat.

Add 2 cups of washed rice, cover, and cook on low heat for 10-15 minutes until rice is cooked.

Add 2 cups of milk and 1 can of condensed milk, stirring together.

Add 0.5 cup of sugar and 1 tablespoon of vanilla, then let simmer on low for 10 minutes, stirring to prevent sticking.

Adjust thickness by adding more milk if desired, then remove from heat and let cool.

Serve in a cup, sprinkle cinnamon on top, and optionally add a cinnamon stick for decoration.

Cooking Techniques

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