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Arroz Con Dulce

Rice pudding is one of those desserts that stands the test of time. Extremely versatile, amazingly global, and always satisfying.
Prep Time1 hour 10 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
chilling6 hours
Total Time7 hours 35 minutes
Course: Dessert, Desserts, Fall Recipes, Puerto Rican Inspirations
Cuisine: Puerto Rican
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 279kcal
Author: Zoe Morman

Ingredients

  • cups Jasmine rice If using raw rice, 2 cups of raw rice and 2 cups of water
  • 1 can coconut milk reserve ¼ cup for the end of cooking.
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 3 sticks cinnamon
  • 6 pieces cloves
  • 1 Pinch Nutmeg

Instructions

  • Soak rice for an hour and a half before cooking.
  • Wait until the rice has soaked. Begin to boil coconut milk with water, salt, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, and nutmeg, for 15 minutes. Consider placing spices in a reusable tea bag for easy removal later.
  • Drain the rice and add coconut milk and spices. Cook until rice is cooked, about 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Add raisins, sugar, and remaining coconut milk. Allow to cook on low for an additional 10 to 15 minutes. Turn the heat off. Let rest covered for 5 to 10 minutes.
  • Pour the mixture into a larger serving bowl. Have smaller dessert bowls ready for service. Sprinkle with extra cinnamon if desired.

Notes

  • I did not rinse the rice before soaking and I do not think it is needed.
  • When using canned coconut milk, remove a quarter of a cup and set aside. Take the remaining coconut milk and add three and a half cups of cold water, to create the coconut milk base for boiling.
  • Ginger root is better than ginger paste. But ginger paste is a good alternative. One tablespoon of ginger paste equals one ounce of ginger root.
  • When you add the sugar, the mixture will look watery. Trust the process. The result is a delightfully light dessert.

Nutrition

Serving: 4oz | Calories: 279kcal | Carbohydrates: 54g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Trans Fat: 0.002g | Sodium: 7mg | Potassium: 106mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 33g | Vitamin A: 3IU | Vitamin C: 0.4mg | Calcium: 25mg | Iron: 1mg