27 min
Prep Time
2 hr 30 min
Cook Time
Medium
Level
4
Servings

This arroz con leche (rice pudding) recipe is a Guatemalan version of rice pudding. Serve it hot or cold.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups water

  • 1 cup uncooked white rice

  • 2 ½ cups milk

  • 2 tablespoons white sugar, or to taste

  • 1 stick cinnamon

  • ½ teaspoon salt

Method

  1. Combine water and rice in a bowl; soak at least 30 minutes.

  2. Bring water and rice to a boil in a saucepan; reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until rice is tender and liquid has been absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes.

  3. Stir milk, sugar, cinnamon stick, and salt into rice; simmer until thick and the consistency of pudding, about 20 minutes. Discard cinnamon stick before serving.