Name: Cuban Arroz con Leche
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 60 min
Ingredients: 1 cup short-grain rice; 2 cups water; 2 pieces cinnamon sticks; 0.25 tsp salt; 4 cups whole milk; 14 oz sweetened condensed milk; 0.5 cup granulated sugar; 1 tsp lemon zest; 1 tsp vanilla extract; 0.5 tsp ground cinnamon, for garnish

Ingredients (10)

Ingredient	Qty	Cal	P	C	F
short-grain rice	1 cup	121	3g	25g	1g
water	2 cups	0	0g	0g	0g
cinnamon sticks	2 pieces	1	0g	0g	0g
salt	0.25 tsp	0	0g	0g	0g
whole milk	4 cups	98	5g	8g	5g
sweetened condensed milk	14 oz	212	5g	36g	6g
granulated sugar	0.5 cup	64	0g	17g	0g
lemon zest	1 tsp	0	0g	0g	0g
vanilla extract	1 tsp	2	0g	0g	0g
ground cinnamon, for garnish	0.5 tsp	1	0g	0g	0g

Ingredients (10)

Ingredient	Qty	Cal	P	C	F
short-grain rice	1 cup	121	3g	25g	1g
water	2 cups	0	0g	0g	0g
cinnamon sticks	2 pieces	1	0g	0g	0g
salt	0.25 tsp	0	0g	0g	0g
whole milk	4 cups	98	5g	8g	5g
sweetened condensed milk	14 oz	212	5g	36g	6g
granulated sugar	0.5 cup	64	0g	17g	0g
lemon zest	1 tsp	0	0g	0g	0g
vanilla extract	1 tsp	2	0g	0g	0g
ground cinnamon, for garnish	0.5 tsp	1	0g	0g	0g

Directions

Step 1
Rinse the short-grain rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Drain well.
Step 2
In a large heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine the rinsed rice, 2 cups of water, cinnamon sticks, and salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes, or until most of the water has been absorbed.
Step 3
Stir in the whole milk, sweetened condensed milk, granulated sugar, and lemon zest. Increase heat to medium-low and bring to a gentle simmer, stirring frequently to prevent sticking. Continue to cook, stirring often, for 30-40 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the pudding has thickened to your desired consistency.
Step 4
Remove the saucepan from the heat and discard the cinnamon sticks. Stir in the vanilla extract.
Step 5
Serve the Arroz con Leche warm or chilled, garnished with a sprinkle of ground cinnamon.