• ½ cup (100 g) white rice
• ¾ cup (150 g) sugar
• 2 (5-ounce/140-ml) cans evaporated milk
• ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
• ¼ cinnamon stick

In a large mixing bowl, combine the rice and 2 cups (480 ml) of water. Let soak for 2 hours. Drain the soaked riced, discarding the water.

In a blender, combine the soaked rice and 1 cup (240 ml) of water. Blend well until the rice is completely ground, about 3 minutes. Pass the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve to remove the solids. Reserve this rice mixture.

In a 4-quart (3.8 L) saucepan, bring 6 cups (1.4 L) of water to a boil. Add the rice mixture, sugar, evaporated milk, vanilla, and cinnamon stick. Lower the heat to a simmer and simmer uncovered for 15 minutes. Make sure to continually stir so the mixture does not form clumps or stick to the sides. Serve hot.