Ingredients
Water: Cook the rice in two cups of water.
Cinnamon: Cook the rice with cinnamon sticks. Plus, use ground cinnamon to garnish.
Rice: You’ll need a cup of uncooked white rice. Short grain rice will yield a thicker and creamier final dish, according to Kathryn.
Milks: This creamy arroz con leche recipe calls for three types of milk: whole milk, evaporated milk, and sweetened condensed milk.
Directions
- Combine water and cinnamon sticks in a medium saucepan over high heat.
- Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer until cinnamon releases its color and flavor, about 5 minutes
- Add rice and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer until rice is tender and water is absorbed, about 20 minutes.
- Stir in whole milk and sweetened condensed milk. Cook uncovered over medium heat until mixture has thickened to desired consistency, 15 to 20 minutes
- Serve warm or cold. Sprinkle each portion with ground cinnamon.