Argentine Rice Pudding Recipe (Arroz con Leche) | Mary DiSomma

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water + powdered milk

Almond milk reduces calories and is dairy-free.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds natural sweetness with a unique flavor.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is dairy-free and adds richness.

egg yolks

🥗Healthier: flaxseed meal

💰Cheaper: egg substitute

Flaxseed meal offers a vegan option with binding properties.

Mix 4 cups of milk, 1 teaspoon of vanilla, and 3/4 cup of sugar in a bowl.

Add 2 strips of lemon zest and 2 cinnamon sticks to the mixture.

Raise to medium high heat and bring to a boil.

Add 1 and 1/4 cup of rice to the boiling mixture.

Simmer for 50 to 60 minutes, stirring occasionally until the rice absorbs the liquid.

Once very little liquid is left, stir continuously to avoid burning.

Remove the lemon peel and cinnamon sticks after cooking.

Turn off the heat and add 1/2 cup of milk to adjust the creaminess of the pudding.

Stir well to combine.

Dust with cinnamon and optionally top with whipped cream and additional lemon zest before serving.

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