Mexican Rice Dessert (Arroz a la Cajeta)

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

• Ready In: 30 mins
• 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.