Patricia McCausland-Gallo

Arroz con Leche

Sweet Rice Pudding

Preparation info

  • 1

    dozen 6 ounce servings
    • Difficulty

      Easy

Appears in
Secrets of Colombian Cooking
Secrets of Colombian Cooking

By Patricia McCausland-Gallo

Published 2004

  • About

Arroz con Leche is served all over the country as a dessert, especially during the holidays. You will find it in many restaurants in the country but especially in the Valle del Cauca. This is one of those dishes you can gobble up a tablespoon at a time!

Ingredients

  • 1½ cups rice, washed
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 2 cinnamon sticks

Method

  1. Combine rice and 6 cups of water in a bowl. Set aside at room temperature for 1 hour. Do not drain.
  2. In a large heavy pot or caldero*, over medium heat place the rice, the soaking water, ¼