Dominican Republic

Arroz Con Leche

(aka Arroz Con Dulce)

-1 C. dry long-grain rice, rinsed and drained
-2 C. milk (whole or lowfat)
-1 12oz can of evaporated milk
-1 14oz can condensed milk
-1.5 C. of water
-1/2 tsp salt
-1/2 C. raisins (optional)
-2 sticks cinnamon
-1/2 stalk of a vanilla bean (or sub with extract), beans separated from stalk.

1) Heat water in small saucepan over med-high heat.
2) When water is boiling, add salt. Pour in rice, cover and reduce heat; let cook until water is absorbed, about 15 min.
3) Meanwhile, add milk to a medium saucepan, heat on medium. When well heated, stir in evaporated milk and condensed milk, stirring until fully incorporated. Add cinnamon sticks and vanilla (beans and stalk, or extract) to milk mixture.
4) When rice is done, fluff, then add to milk mixture. Stir well, then cover and let cook about 20 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes.
5) After 20 minutes, remove from heat. (Do not overcook, it should be creamy!) Remove cinnamon sticks (and vanilla stalk). Serve warm or chilled.


Source: http://dominicanflavor.com/desserts/dominican-style-rice-puddingarroz-con-leche-dulce.html