Arroz Con Dulce Recipes

ARROZ CON DULCE

Steps:

• Rinse the rice several times until the water runs clear. Soakthe rice in 2 cups of water (enough to cover), at least 2 hours, preferablyovernight. When ready to cook drain the rice and set aside.
• In a large caldero or pot, add 1 can of coconut milk, the cinnamon sticks, cloves, ginger and nutmeg. Bring to a boil, then lower heat, cover and simmer for 15 minutes. Remove the cinnamon, cloves and ginger with a slotted spoon.
• To the pot with the infused coconut milk add 1 ½ cans of coconut milk (reserve the remaining ½ can for the end) and salt. Bring to boil, then add drained rice. Reduce heat to a simmer, cover and cook for 15 minutes.
• Add the remaining ½ can of coconut milk, sugar and raisins to the rice and gently stir. Continue cooking at a simmer, uncovered, until the rice is tender and creamy, about 15 minutes. Gently stir occasionally so rice doesn't stick to bottom of pot. It should look runny, but not soupy.
• Pour the arroz con dulce into a dish and let cool to room temperature. Cover and refrigerate until chilled. Sprinkle with ground cinnamon before serving.

ARROZ CON DULCE

Steps:

• 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.
• In a heavy saucepan over med heat, bring the rice and water to a boil.
• Lower the heat to simmer (LOW), add the cloves and cinnamon stick. Stir.
• Let this cook (uncovered) until the water has evaporated ( 8 - 15 minutes ).
• Add the remaining ingredients (except the pinch of cinnamon), stir gently once, and again let simmer (uncovered) until all liquid has evaporated.
• Transfer into a casserole or serving dish, garnish with the pinch of cinnamon (sprinkle on top) and refrigerate.
• Keep refrigerated. May be served at room temperature.

ARROZ CON DULCE

Steps:

• 1 Wash rice and soak in water to cover, generously, for 2 hours. The rice will soak up the water so use plenty. 2 About twenty minutes before rice is finished soaking combine the 4½ cups of coconut milk, salt, cinnamon, ginger, cloves and nutmeg in a medium size caldero. 3 Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to moderate, cover and boil for 15 minutes. 4 Drain rice thoroughly and add to caldero. Mix and bring to a boil over moderate heat. Reduce heat to low and cook unitl rice is completely dry, without stirring. 5 Add the sugar and raisins, stir, and bring to a boil over moderate heat. Reduce heat to low and cook for another 15 minutes, without stirring. 6 Add reserved 3/4 cup coconut milk and stir. Turn heat to moderate and boil for about 30 minutes, or until rice dries again. In this cooking period, turn rice over occasionally and scrape bottom of caldero. 7 Remove spices. Spoon rice into a flat serving platter. Allow to cool at room temperature. 8 This is served cold.

VEGAN ARROZ CON DULCE

Steps:

• Soak rice for 8 hours.
• In a medium pot bring water to boil together with ginger cut in pieces, cloves and cinnamon for 10 minutes. Drain.
• In a large pot, Pour the drained water. Add coconut milk, coconut cream, sugar and salt. Stir.
• Add rice and raisins. Bring to boil. Stir occasionally until is cooked.
• Serve hot into mold and allow it to cool to room temperature.
• Refigerate and enjoy!