Arroz Con Leche – Rice Pudding

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   If using white rice, skip steps 1 and 2.

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   1. The night before, soak the cup of brown rice in 1 quart of water, adding 3-4 tablespoons of an acid medium such as whey, lemon juice, yogurt or kefir. I soaked the rice for 24 hours.

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   2. The next day, drain the rice and rinse in cold water.

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   3. In a large pot, add the rice, milk, raw honey, and cinnamon sticks. Bring to a simmer and cover for an hour, stirring every 5 - 8 minutes so the rice doesn't stick to the bottom of the pan.

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   4. Simmer until the rice is tender.

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   5. In a small bowl, mix together the cream, eggs, lemon peel, and salt. Add to the pot and stir for an additional 5 minutes or so.

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   6. Remove the cinnamon sticks and pour the contents of the pan into a dish to cool.

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   7. Once cooled, down place in the refrigerator overnight. The rice pudding should be super creamy and thick.

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   8. Top with ground cinnamon.

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    You can either eat the pudding warm as soon as it's done or eat it cold the next day.

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    Buen Provecho!

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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