Mexican Rice Dessert (Arroz a la Cajeta)

Submitted by Mexi-Rosie

"A scrumptious variation to the classical "arroz con leche"."

 

• Ready In: 30mins
• Ingredients: 5
• Serves: 4-6

ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 cups brown rice
• 2 cups milk
• 2 strips cinnamon bark (not complete rolls)
• 1 cup cajeta caramel sauce (bottled Mexican caramel sauce available in Mexican food stores)
• 1 cup chopped pecans or 1 cup walnuts

directions

1. Soak rice in hot water for 15 minutes.
2. Drain and place in a cooking pot.
3. Add milk and cinnamon.
4. Simmer on stovetop until rice is well cooked.
5. Discard liquid by sieving.
6. Reserve rice.
7. Heat the"cajeta" on a double boiler until it thins somewhat and cook for 3 minutes.
8. Remove from stovetop and add the chopped nuts.
9. Incorporate cajeta and nut mixture to the rice.