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Arroz con Leche

Cultural Context

Arroz con Leche is a traditional dessert in Mexico and many Latin American countries, often enjoyed as a comforting treat. It is commonly served at family gatherings, celebrations, and during holidays. The dish reflects the influence of Spanish colonial cuisine, adapted over generations with local ingredients and flavors.

MexicanMXdessert
45 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
4 cups milk
1 cup rice
1 tablespoon lemon peel
1 tablespoon orange peel
1 cinnamon stick
3/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons butter

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

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.

1

Pour a generous amount of milk into a pot.

2

Add the rice, using much less than milk, roughly one part rice to 10 parts milk.

3

Add a piece of lemon peel and another piece of orange peel.

4

Add a cinnamon stick.

5

Heat it up gently, stirring everything together as it warms.

6

Let the rice cook gently for about 45 minutes on low heat, stirring occasionally.

7

Once the rice is soft, add a few spoonfuls of sugar and stir to mix it in.

8

Remove the citrus peels and the cinnamon stick.

9

Add a knob of butter and stir until melted.

10

Serve in bowls and chill in the fridge.

Cooking Techniques

boiledsimmered

Equipment Needed

potstirring spoonmeasuring cups

Spice Level:

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Dietary

dairy-free

Allergens

dairy

Also Known As

Rice Pudding
Local Name: Arroz con Leche

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