Arroz Con Leche – (Rice Pudding)

Ingredients

• 1 cup long-grain white rice, washed
• 4 cinnamon sticks
• 2 cups water
• 4 cups milk
• 1 pinch salt
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 1/2 tablespoons vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 cups sugar

• 1 (12 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk

Directions

1. 1

   Take a small pot and add water and cinnamon sticks, bring to a boil and cook for 10 minutes. Set aside.

2. 2

   In a large saucepan, over medium heat place the rice and the cinnamon water and cook for 5 minutes.

3. 3

   Add salt, butter, vanilla extract, 2 cups of milk, and sugar. Stir well to mix and cook uncovered for approximately 15 minutes.

4. 4

   Reduce heat to medium low. Add the remaining milk and condensed milk. Stir with a wooden spoon. Cook for 1 hour and 15 minutes, or until the rice pudding thickens to desire consistency.