Mexican Arroz Con Leche Recipe

Name: Mexican Arroz Con Leche
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup White Rice; 4 cups Water; 1/2 cups Sugar; 1/2 teaspoons Ground Anise Seeds; 1 stick Medium Size Stick, Cinnamon; 1 can (378 Gr/13.33 Oz Can) Evaporated Milk; 1 can (397 Gr/14 Oz Can) Condensed Milk; 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract; 1/8 cups Anise Liqueur; Optional For Garnish: Lemon Zest

Servings: persons

1
Wash the rice three times.
2
In a pressure cooker put the rice, water, sugar, anise seeds and cinnamon stick. Close it and put the weight on. Place on high heat, wait until it's steaming well and it starts to whistle. Turn heat to low and cook for 6 minutes. Turn the heat off. Wait till cool before opening. Open it and check the consistency of the rice. It must be tender. (If not, add more water and cook until it is tender.)
3
Add the evaporated milk, condensed milk and vanilla. Place on high heat and simmer uncovered for 10 minutes, stirring constantly. Turn off the heat and let it cool. Add the anise liqueur, stir well. Remove the cinnamon stick. Transfer to a serving dish. Garnish with lemon zest. Serve hot or cold

462

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup White Rice, 4 cups Water, 1/2 cups Sugar, 1/2 teaspoons Ground Anise Seeds, and more.

Yes, Mexican Arroz Con Leche falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Mexican Arroz Con Leche

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Variations & substitutions

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