Arroz con dulce/ Rice pudding - Ep. 19

Arroz Con Dulce

Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups short or medium grain rice
4 cups water
2 anise
7 cloves
1 large cinnamon stick or 2-3 average size sticks
1 tsp. salt
2 cans coconut milk
1 cups raisins
1 cup sugar
2 tbl. sp. butter
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1 tsp. ground cinnamon


Instructions:

1. In a bowl add rice and fill with water so it covers the rice. Allow it to sit for 2 hours to soften the rice.
2. In a large pot add 3 cups of water, anise, cloves, cinnamon stick and salt. On medium low heat bring to a simmer for 15-20 minutes.
3.Discard the spices and keep the liquid in the pot.
4. Add remaining cup of water, 1 can of coconut milk and stir.
5. Discard the water the rice was in.
6. Add rice, vanilla extract, butter, sugar, raisins, cinnamon, and stir.
7. Allow to simmer on medium high heat for 20 minutes stirring the rice every 5 minutes.
6. Add coconut milk and allow to simmer on low heat for 15-20 minutes stirring every 5 minutes.
7. Serve in a pie plate or individual ramekins and allow to chill in refrigerator for at least two hours.

Enjoy!