Sweet Salvadoran Rice Pudding (Arroz con Leche Salvadoreño)
Arroz con Leche Salvadoreño, or Sweet Salvadoran Rice Pudding, is a traditional dessert that is creamy, sweet, and flavored with cinnamon. It's a comforting and delicious treat that is perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 1 cup of rice
- 4 cups of whole milk
- 1 cup of sugar
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
- Ground cinnamon for garnish
Instructions
- In a large saucepan, combine the rice and milk. Bring to a gentle boil over medium heat, stirring constantly to prevent the rice from sticking to the bottom of the pan.
- Reduce the heat to low and add the sugar and cinnamon stick. Simmer for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the rice is tender and the mixture has thickened.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract. Discard the cinnamon stick.
- Transfer the rice pudding to serving bowls and sprinkle with ground cinnamon. Serve warm or chilled.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 10 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 30 minutes
- Total time:
- 40 minutes
- Cooking method
- Stovetop
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 250 per serving
- Carbohydrates
- 45g
- Fat
- 5g
- Protein
- 5g
Supplies
Saucepan Stirring spoon Serving bowls
Tools
Stovetop
Serving suggestions
Serve the Arroz con Leche Salvadoreño with a sprinkle of ground cinnamon on top for a beautiful presentation.
Tips & tricks
For a creamier texture, you can add a can of sweetened condensed milk along with the sugar and cinnamon stick.
Cost
$5