World Flavors Cookbook

Arroz con Leche Salvadoreño

Creamy Salvadoran rice pudding flavored with cinnamon and vanilla — slow-stirred until thick and served warm or cold.

Cuisine: El Salvador

Ingredients

• 200g white rice
• 1.5L whole milk
• 150g sugar
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• Ground cinnamon to serve

Instructions

1. Rinse rice. Add to milk with cinnamon stick.
2. Bring to a gentle simmer. Stir frequently.
3. Cook 35-40 minutes until thick and rice is very soft.
4. Add sugar and vanilla. Stir 5 more minutes.
5. Pour into cups. Dust with cinnamon.
6. Serve warm or refrigerate and serve cold.