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Arroz con leche

Cuban arroz con leche, creamy and scented with lemon, cinnamon, and vanilla. A classic grandmother's dessert, easy to make at home.

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Arroz con leche

Arroz con leche
CiberCuba
  • Preparation10 min
  • Cooking1 h 20 min
  • Total time1 h 30 min
  • Servings8 servings
  • DifficultyEasy

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Arroz con leche is a delicious dessert, and as they say, every master has their own little book on how to make it. It is a classic of traditional cuisine eaten in many regions of the world, but especially Spanish and Cuban.

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Method

  1. Wash the rice.
  2. Cook it with the water, lemon peel, and cinnamon stick until it softens.
  3. Add the milk, vanilla, sugar, and salt.
  4. Let it cook over medium heat until it thickens, stirring from time to time so it does not stick to the bottom.
  5. Pour it into the serving dish and sprinkle with ground cinnamon.

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