Dominican Rice Pudding
Dominican Rice Pudding, or Arroz Con Leche, is a creamy dessert made with rice, evaporated milk, cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg. Sweet, spiced, and comforting, it’s perfect warm or chilled.
Ingredients
- 1 cup rice
- 5 cups water, divided
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 8 whole cloves
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 cups evaporated milk
- ¾ – 1 cup sugar
- ¼ cup raisins
- 1½ Tbsp butter
- ½ tsp ground nutmeg
- Freshly grated nutmeg (optional for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the rice, 3 cups of water, cinnamon sticks, and cloves. Stir and soak for at least 1 hour.
- Transfer the soaked rice mixture to a large pot. Add the remaining 2 cups of water and salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer, stirring frequently. Cook until the rice is tender, about 15-20 minutes.
- Stir in the sugar until fully dissolved.
- Add the evaporated milk, cooking over medium heat and stirring occasionally.
- When the mixture begins to thicken, fold in the raisins. Reduce the heat to low and continue cooking until it reaches a creamy consistency.
- Once the desired thickness is achieved, remove the cinnamon sticks and cloves. Stir in the butter and ground nutmeg.
- Cover the pot with plastic wrap and allow the pudding to cool to room temperature.
- Before serving, stir to incorporate the top layer for added texture. Garnish with freshly grated nutmeg, if desired.
Nutrition
Calories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 64gProtein: 8gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 32mgSodium: 320mgPotassium: 350mgFiber: 2gSugar: 33gVitamin A: 292IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 1mg
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