Rice Atole (mexican Rice Pudding/arroz Con Leche)

Total Time: 40 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 35 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 1/2 cups long-grain rice, uncooked
• 2 cups water
• 1 large cinnamon stick (or 2 smaller ones)
• 4 cups milk, warmed (see description)
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla (or more, to taste)
• 3/4 cup sugar

Recipe

• 1 in a large saucepan or pot, combine water, rice and cinnamon sticks and bring to a boil. reduce heat to simmer, cover pot and heat for 10 minutes or until water is absorbed.
• 2 add the warmed milk, cover and continue to cook over low heat for another 15-20 minutes stirring after 8-10 minutes. (the mixture will thicken as the rice absorbs the milk).
• 3 add the sugar and vanilla and continue to simmer (uncovered) for 3-5 minutes to dissolve sugar completely (it will thicken even more as it cools).
• 4 place into a large serving dish or individual custard cups. place cinnamon stick on top and sprinkle with ground cinnamon for garnish if desired. serve warm or cold, for dessert, snack, or breakfast.