Best Puerto Rican Arroz Con Leche Rice With Milk Recipes

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PUERTO RICAN ARROZ CON LECHE (RICE WITH MILK)



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In Puerto Rico this recipe is simply a rice soup made with milk. Usually made for babies, children, or when someone has a bad stomach. It is a comfort food. In other Latin American countries 'Arroz con leche' might be a dessert made with sugar and cinnamon. Our rice dessert is called Arroz con dulce, made with coconut.

Provided by ButterflyGirl214

Categories     Low Protein

Time 30m

Yield 2-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup of fresh milk
1 1/2 cups water
1/2 cup rice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon butter
3 teaspoons sugar (optional)

Steps:

  • Begin to boil the water, add the rice.
  • Cook for 15 minutes without stirring it. Add the salt, milk and butter and leave it to boil.
  • Lower the heat to low and simmer for 15 minutes more.
  • Take it off the burner. If you prefer it more milky, add more milk.

ARROZ CON LECHE (RICE PUDDING)



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Sweet and simple, this arroz con leche recipe is real comfort food in any language. You'll love the warm raisin and cinnamon flavors. It's great served cold, too. -Marina Castle Kelley, Canyon Country, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1-1/2 cups water
1/2 cup uncooked long grain rice
1 cinnamon stick (3 inches)
1 cup sweetened condensed milk
3 tablespoons raisins

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, combine the water, rice and cinnamon. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 15-20 minutes or until water is absorbed., Stir in milk and raisins. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10-15 minutes or until thick and creamy, stirring frequently. Discard cinnamon. Serve warm or cold.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 351 calories, Fat 7g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 26mg cholesterol, Sodium 99mg sodium, Carbohydrate 65g carbohydrate (46g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 8g protein.

ARROZ CON LECHE (MEXICAN RICE PUDDING)



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Rice pudding (arroz con leche) made the traditional Mexican way, with both whole and evaporated milk and an aromatic touch of cinnamon.

Provided by rorozco

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 40m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 cups water
½ cinnamon stick
2 ¼ cups uncooked white rice
4 cups whole milk
4 cups evaporated milk
1 ¼ cups white sugar
2 pinches ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Combine water and cinnamon stick in a saucepan over high heat. Bring to a boil and cook until cinnamon releases its color and flavor, about 5 minutes. Add rice, reduce heat to low, cover, and cook until rice is tender and water is absorbed, about 20 minutes.
  • Gradually add whole milk to rice, then evaporated milk. Stir in sugar. Cook uncovered until sugar is dissolved and mixture has thickened, about 10 minutes.
  • Serve warm or cold. Sprinkle each portion with ground cinnamon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 443.2 calories, Carbohydrate 73.1 g, Cholesterol 39 mg, Fat 11.1 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 13 g, SaturatedFat 6.5 g, Sodium 150.8 mg, Sugar 39.6 g

MEXICAN RICE PUDDING ("ARROZ CON LECHE")



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Provided by Marcela Valladolid

Categories     dessert

Time 43m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

7 cups water
1 cup long-grain white rice
One 4-inch cinnamon stick
One 12-ounce can evaporated milk
One 14-ounce can condensed milk
1 cup whole milk
3/4 cup golden raisins
Ground cinnamon, for dusting

Steps:

  • Put the water, rice, and cinnamon stick in a medium-size heavy saucepan set over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil, uncovered, and cook until the rice is tender, about 18 minutes. Strain out the liquid, discard the cinnamon and reserve the rice. Return the rice to the saucepan. Stir in the evaporated milk, condensed milk, and whole milk. Continue cooking over medium-high heat until the mixture comes to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and cook, uncovered, stirring constantly, until the mixture is thick, about 20 minutes. Add the raisins, and stir well. Transfer the pudding to a serving bowl. Dust the top of the pudding with ground cinnamon and serve.

ARROZ CON LECHE (RICE PUDDING)



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Guatemalan version of rice pudding. Serve hot or cold.

Provided by CookieJar

Categories     Desserts     Custards and Pudding Recipes     Rice Pudding Recipes

Time 1h20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cups water
1 cup uncooked white rice
2 ½ cups milk
2 tablespoons white sugar, or to taste
½ teaspoon salt
1 cinnamon stick

Steps:

  • Combine water and rice in a bowl. Let soak, at least 30 minutes.
  • 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.
  • Stir milk, sugar, salt, and cinnamon stick into the saucepan. Simmer until thick and the consistency of pudding, about 20 minutes. Discard cinnamon stick before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 180.3 calories, Carbohydrate 33.8 g, Cholesterol 8.1 mg, Fat 2.2 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 5.6 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 239.4 mg, Sugar 9 g

PUERTO RICAN ARROZ CON POLLO



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This Puerto Rican rice with chicken recipe is a classic island-cuisine dish filled with the savory flavors of ham, pork, capers, olives, and tomatoes.

Provided by Cheri Raxter

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Caribbean

Time 1h25m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 20

3 pounds skinless, boneless chicken thighs, chopped into bite-sized pieces
1 cup apple cider vinegar, or as needed
¼ cup canola oil
¼ pound salted pork, chopped into bite-sized pieces
¼ pound cooked ham, chopped into bite-sized pieces
1 red bell pepper, diced
1 green bell pepper, diced
1 yellow onion, diced
¼ cup sofrito (such as Goya®)
¼ cup recaito (such as Goya®)
¼ teaspoon dried oregano
¼ teaspoon ground cumin
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 tablespoon capers
6 cloves garlic, diced
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
¼ cup rinsed and diced Spanish olives
3 cups chicken broth
1 (1.41 ounce) package sazon seasoning with coriander and achiote
3 cups uncooked white rice

Steps:

  • Place chicken in a large bowl and cover with apple cider vinegar. Set aside.
  • Heat oil in a large, heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat. Add pork and ham; cook and stir for 5 minutes. Add bell peppers and cook for 1 minute. Add onion and cook for 1 minute. Stir in sofrito and recaito and cook for 1 minute. Season with oregano, cumin, and pepper. Add capers and garlic and cook for 1 minute. Pour in tomato sauce and olives; cook for another minute.
  • Strain chicken and discard vinegar. Add chicken to the pot. Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook for 15 minutes. Adjust heat as need to simmer but not boil.
  • Add broth, sazon, and rice to the pot. Stir until well mixed and return to a simmer. Cover, reduce heat to low, and cook for 20 minutes. Remove pot from heat and stir.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 491 calories, Carbohydrate 41.3 g, Cholesterol 83.3 mg, Fat 22.8 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 25.8 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Sodium 1315.2 mg, Sugar 2.2 g

ARROZ CON LECHE (RICE WITH MILK)



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Kind of like a thin rice pudding, served warm. Great for breakfast, or snack, great for using up any leftover rice.

Provided by Tybooty

Categories     Breakfast

Time 7m

Yield 2-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 cup rice, cooked
1 (5 ounce) can evaporated milk
sugar or artificial sweetener
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Stovetop: Place all ingredients in a pot, stir together and cook on medium low for about five minutes stirring occasionally as so it does not scorch. This should be somewhat soupy. Warms up nicely.
  • Microwave: same as above, but in microwave safe bowl, microwave for about 2 minutes stirring occasionally so it doesn't boil over.
  • You can add whatever fruits that you want to it, dried fruits are great.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 446.7, Fat 5.9, SaturatedFat 3.4, Cholesterol 20.6, Sodium 76.2, Carbohydrate 84.7, Fiber 1.5, Protein 11.3

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