Arroz con Dulce

The Arroz con Dulce is a Puerto Rican rice pudding made with pearl rice. Different variations of the dish can be found throughout many continents. The ingredients used to make the dish may differ  but rice and milk are key products in making this sweet rice pudding.

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The rice is first rinsed until the water is clear and starch has been removed. It is left overnight in water so that the texture of the rice will be better and easier to cook. Coconut milk, cream of coconut, evaporated milk, cloves, ginger, raisins, vanilla, sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg are simmered until the coconut milk is infused with all the spices. Lemon zest can also be added to the mixture. The rice is drained and placed in a hot pot coated in butter. Infused coconut milk is then poured on the rice and cooked until rice is tender and sticky.

This dish is commonly served during the holidays when families gather for celebration. The sticky, sweet rice with cinnamon and raisins tossed in is something many must have on their plates at some point during Christmas.

 

4 thoughts on “Arroz con Dulce”

  1. While on vacation in the Dominican Republic, I was able to sample this food, (or the Dominican version of it) and I was more than pleased. It was a fantastic dish and I would definitely recommend it.

  2. I have had this before and oh man it is delicious! I always really enjoy reading your blog because everything looks so good and your descriptions of everything are wonderful!

  3. This sounds really good. I love trying new things and this is definitely something that seems worth while. The different mixtures of the ingredients sound like a great combination together.

  4. Wow. I love all of your food posts, and all the detail you put into explaining about all of these foods. I personally love this food and the descriptions and the picture made my mouth water. All of your posts look so appetizing and make me want to eat whatever you post and describe.

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