Mexican Cinnamon Rice Dessert Food

~ SWEET CINNAMON MEXICAN RICE ~

Steps:

• 1. Place all ingredients in a medium - large sauce pan, stir to combine and bring to a boil then reduce heat to low and simmer for 40 - 45 minutes or until rice is cooked and is nice and liquid is nice and creamy. Stirring occasionally.
• 2. Can cool a bit and serve warm or if serving cold, it's great with a dollop if whipped cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon. Enjoy! My kids love it!

MEXICAN RICE PUDDING ("ARROZ CON LECHE")

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 (MEXICAN RICE PUDDING)

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.

RICE ATOLE (MEXICAN RICE PUDDING/ARROZ CON LECHE)

Steps:

• 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.
• 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).
• 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).
• 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.

MEXICAN CINNAMON RICE

Steps:

• Rinse rice well under running water; drain.
• Cook the onion and garlic in the margarine until tender; stir in drained rice and brown lightly.
• Stir in remaining ingredients, reserving the cilantro.
• Heat to boiling, stirring once or twice; reduce heat, cover and simmer until rice is tender and stock has been absorbed; approximately 40 to 45 minutes.
• Remove from heat; fluff rice lightly with fork; cover and allow to rest for about 5 to 10 minutes.
• Stir in cilantro and serve.