Arroz con Leche - Andrea Argueta from All University Gospel Choir

Ingredients:

1. 1 Cup of Long-grain white rice

2. 2 cinnamon sticks

3. 1 tablespoon of lemon zest

4. 3 Whole cloves

5. 4 cups of water

6. 1 egg

7. 3 cups of whole milk

8. 1 can of condensed milk (12oz)

9. 1 tablespoon of vanilla extra

optional: 1/2 cup of raisins

*Alternative to condensed milk: add another 3/4 cup of milk and add 3/4 cup of sugar

Steps:

1. Soak the rice, cinnamon sticks, lemon zest, and whole cloves in the water in a heavy saucepan for 1 hour.

2. After soaking, bring the rice mixture to a boil on high heat, uncovered. When it starts to boil (about 5 minutes), lower the heat to medium and cook for 10 to 12 more minutes or until water is almost evaporated.

3. While rice is cooking, beat the egg in a bowl. Add the milk and stir well to mix. Add the egg mixture, vanilla extract and condensed milk to the rice and cook over medium-low heat, stirring carefully, until it thickens slightly or until desired consistency, about 25 to 35 minutes.

4. Let cool to thicken uncovered

Why do you love this dish?

This dish a super sweet dessert that my mom and grandma grew up loving in Guatemala. Since then, it has become a staple for every family gathering. It makes me feel really cozy and reminds me of my motherland.