A traditional Mexican dessert made with rice, milk, and spices, perfect for a sweet and comforting treat.
Preparation time
10min
Cooking time
35min
Ingredients
6 Servings
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups water
- 1 cup white rice
- 4 cups whole milk
Directions
Step 1
Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear.
Step 2
In a medium saucepan, bring the water and cinnamon stick to a boil.
Step 3
Add the rice to the boiling water. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until the rice is tender.
Step 4
Remove the cinnamon stick and add the whole milk, sugar, vanilla extract, and salt to the saucepan.
Step 5
Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens, about 20 minutes.
Step 6
Remove from heat and let cool. The pudding will thicken further as it cools.
Step 7
Serve warm or chilled, sprinkled with ground cinnamon.