Arroz Con Leche – (Rice Pudding) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 cup long-grain white rice, washed
4 cinnamon sticks
2 cups water
4 cups milk
1 pinch salt
2 tablespoons butter
1 1/2 tablespoons vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 (12 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk

Preparation

Take a small pot and add water and cinnamon sticks, bring to a boil and cook for 10 minutes. Set aside.
In a large saucepan, over medium heat place the rice and the cinnamon water and cook for 5 minutes.
Add salt, butter, vanilla extract, 2 cups of milk, and sugar. Stir well to mix and cook uncovered for approximately 15 minutes.
Reduce heat to medium low. Add the remaining milk and condensed milk. Stir with a wooden spoon. Cook for 1 hour and 15 minutes, or until the rice pudding thickens to desire consistency.