Arroz Con Dulce

Submitted by ivan from philadelp

"Puerto Rican style rice pudding..... yummy and easy to do."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 15mins
• Ingredients: 14
• Serves: 4-6

ingredients

• 2 cups white rice
• 2 cups water
• 1 (12 ounce) can evaporated milk
• 1 (14 ounce) can condensed milk
• 1 (14 ounce) can coconut milk
• 1⁄2 cup shredded coconut
• 2 tablespoons vanilla extract
• 1 pinch nutmeg
• 1 teaspoon ginger
• 1 pinch salt
• 1⁄2 cup raisins
• 6 cloves
• 1 pinch cinnamon
• 1 cinnamon stick

directions

1. First it is recommended that you soak the rice in water for at least 3 hours before cooking so that it can soften up. After it has been soaking for a bit remove the water and begin to cook it.
2. In a heavy saucepan over med heat, bring the rice and water to a boil.
3. Lower the heat to simmer (LOW), add the cloves and cinnamon stick. Stir.
4. Let this cook (uncovered) until the water has evaporated ( 8 - 15 minutes ).
5. Add the remaining ingredients (except the pinch of cinnamon), stir gently once, and again let simmer (uncovered) until all liquid has evaporated.
6. Transfer into a casserole or serving dish, garnish with the pinch of cinnamon (sprinkle on top) and refrigerate.
7. Keep refrigerated. May be served at room temperature.

Reviews

[Marielis R.]

Honestly, I am so shocked at how easy this was to prepare. The only tedious task is waiting for the rice to soak in water for a little over 3 hours. Lol! I love the fact that you don't have to add sugar or a ton of cinnamon for taste and flavor because of the condensed (sweetened) milk. The only 3 things that I dis different was, I added about 3/4 cup more of raisins, about 5 more spice cloves, and a little over a cup more of water when it was boiling with water. Other than that, it turned out extremely delicious!

 

[sandy2love]

I have made this a few time and it always its a success. Being from Puerto Rican descent, this is a most at Christmas time in my house. However, something that was not mentioned in the recipe is that the rice has to be soaked in water for at least 3 hours before cooking. When putting in the pot make sure you drain the water.

 

[mabbrusc]

I am Puerto Rican and I agree that this recipe is truly wonderful! It has that yummy sugar n spice effect! LOVE IT!!!

 

[lissyd4]

I love this recipe. It was easy to make and it came out delicioso. Everyone loved it. I've made it 5 times already.

 

[jcqlnprz]

The best arroz con dulce recipe. This is the best.