Monday, August 27, 2012

Pressure Cooker Arroz con Leche (Rice Pudding)

Growing up, I loved when my abuela made Arroz con Leche.  I remember her standing in front of the stove for nearly an hour, stirring constantly so the milk wouldn't burn.  When I got a pressure cooker, I knew there had to be a way to simplify this process.  It took me a few attempts until I achieved the flavor and consistency I wanted, but I think it's pretty close to my abuela's (but with a lot less stirring).

Equipment:
1/2 cup rice
3/4 cup water
2 cups whole milk
1 can sweetened condensed milk
1 tsp. vanilla
Pinch of salt
2" lime rind
1 stick cinnamon

Directions:
  1. Add rice and water to metal bowl and cover tightly with foil.
  2. Place bowl in pressure cooker the rack.
  3. Put 1 cup water in the bottom of the pot.
  4. Cook under pressure for 10 minutes, then cool immediately under cold water.
  5. Stir milks, vanilla, salt, lime rind, and cinnamon into rice.
  6. Cover bowl tightly again with foil and place in pressure cooker. 
  7. Add water to pot if pressure cooker is too dry.
  8. Cook under pressure for 35 minutes, then let cool on its own.
  9. Remove rind and cinnamon and stir with a fork to mix and break up clumps, then serve.  Garnish with ground cinnamon if desired.

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