LJM Cultural Deserts

     Doesn't it ever interest you what would it be like. To take Dominican style Arroz con Leche (rice with milk)? This recipe will leave you wanting more and more of this delicious desert. Today is the day that you will learn how to make a creamy, delicious, savory. Here are the ingredients on how to make it: 

      Ingredients:

• 3 cups whole milk
• 1 1/4 cup water
• 1 cup rice, short or medium grain
• 2 cinnamon sticks
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 14 oz can sweetened condensed milk
• 1/2 cup raisins, soaked in warm water to soften
• 2 teaspoons vanilla
• butter for topping *optional

Preparation:

Bring whole milk and water to a slow simmer in a large pot, over medium/low heat. Stir in rice, add in cinnamon sticks and barely simmer, uncovered, until rice is softened which should be about 20-30 minutes. Stir occasionally. When rice is soft, remove cinnamon sticks and stir in condensed milk, vanilla, salt and raisins. Return to a slight simmer and cook for an additional 10-15 minutes or until most of the liquid is absorbed and rice has a pudding-like consistency. Serve hot, topped with a sprinkle of cinnamon or butter.

I hope you guys loved this recipe and enjoy eating it as well.