Venezuelan Arroz Con Leche Recipes

ARROZ CON LECHE

Steps:

• Combine 2 1/4 cups of water, rice, and lime peel in a saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes until the rice is tender.
• While the rice is cooking, combine 1/2 cup of water, the cinnamon stick, and anise in another saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring mixture to a low boil for 3 minutes, then remove saucepan from stove. Strain flavored water into a bowl and set aside, discarding cinnamon stick and anise pieces.
• After rice has simmered for 20 minutes, carefully remove the lime peel with a slotted spoon, and over low heat, gradually stir evaporated milk and condensed milk into the rice. Mix in the cinnamon and anise-flavored water, vanilla, and salt. Add raisins, if desired. Continue to stir until the mixture thickens, about 7 to 10 minutes.
• If the pudding is too watery after 10 minutes, turn up heat to medium-low and stir continuously. When pudding reaches desired consistency, remove from heat and pour into individual dishes, or a large bowl. Store in the refrigerator until ready to serve.

VENEZUELAN ARROZ CON LECHE

Steps:

• Cook the rice in one cup of water.
• Boil 7 minutes, until the rice gets softer and the water is almost absorbed.
• Add the milk, cinnamon sticks, lemon peel.
• Gently simmer using med-low heat for 10 minutes.
• Remove cinnamon sticks.
• Add sugar and salt and cook for about 20 minutes stirring frequently, until pudding is creamy and the rice soft.
• Remove from heat and refrigerate 'til cold.
• To serve, spoon into serving bowls and sprinkle with cinnamon.

ARROZ CON LECHE (RICE PUDDING)

Steps:

• In a small saucepan, combine the water, rice and cinnamon. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 15-20 minutes or until water is absorbed., Stir in milk and raisins. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10-15 minutes or until thick and creamy, stirring frequently. Discard cinnamon. Serve warm or cold.