Arroz con Leche (Mexican Rice Pudding)

Ingredients

• 4 cups water
• 0.5 cinnamons stick
• 2.25 cups uncooked white rice
• 4 cups whole milk
• 4 cups evaporated milk
• 1.25 cups white sugar
• 2 pinches ground cinnamon

Instructions

1. 1

   Combine water and cinnamon stick in a saucepan over high heat. Bring to a boil and cook until cinnamon releases its color and flavor, about 5 minutes. Add rice, reduce heat to low, cover, and cook until rice is tender and water is absorbed, about 20 minutes.

2. 2

   Gradually add whole milk to rice, then evaporated milk. Stir in sugar. Cook uncovered until sugar is dissolved and mixture has thickened, about 10 minutes.

3. 3

   Serve warm or cold. Sprinkle each portion with ground cinnamon.