Arroz Con Leche

Method

• step 1

  Place water, rice and piece of cinnamon in a medium saucepan. Turn heat to high and bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer uncovered for about 20 minutes until rice is tender.

• step 2

  While the rice is cooking, mix the whole milk with the sweetened condensed milk and stir well.

• step 3

  The rice will be ready when all the water has evaporated and it has formed some holes over the surface.

• step 4

  Remove pot from heat and pour the milk mixture into the rice and stir. Mix in the raisins.

• step 5

  Return saucepan to heat, cover, and keep cooking until it thickens. Stir occasionally to avoid sticking to the bottom.

• step 6

  If it looks dry, add ¼ cup warm whole milk and stir.

• step 7

  Serve in small cups and sprinkle with cinnamon.