Arroz Con Dulce - A Puerto Rican Delight

Ingredients

Coconut milk

2 cups

Water

1 cup

Medium grain rice

1 cup

Cinnamon sticks

2

Cloves

5

Salt

1/4 teaspoon

Sweetened condensed milk

1 can (14 ounces)

Vanilla extract

1 teaspoon

Raisins

1/2 cup

Ground cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon, plus extra for sprinkling

Instructions

1. In a large saucepan, combine the coconut milk, water, rice, cinnamon sticks, cloves, and salt. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat.
2. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and let it simmer. Allow the rice to cook and absorb the liquid for about 30 minutes.
3. Stir in the sweetened condensed milk, vanilla extract, raisins, and ground cinnamon. Continue cooking for an additional 10 minutes, or until the mixture thickens to your liking. Don't forget to stir occasionally to prevent the rice from sticking to the bottom of the pan.
4. Remove the saucepan from heat. Take out the cinnamon sticks and cloves.
5. Transfer the Arroz con Dulce to a serving dish. If desired, sprinkle with additional ground cinnamon to taste.
6. You can enjoy Arroz con Dulce warm, or let it cool and refrigerate to serve chilled. Both versions offer a unique taste experience.