Rice pudding

Rice is a cereal present on the table of Venezuelans, it is an accompaniment to almost all meals; There is white rice and brown rice but for the preparation of the Dulce de arroz con leche recipe, traditional white rice is used.

Rice pudding is a typical sweet in Venezuelan gastronomy, so it is common to consume it in every home.

Ingredients

• 200 grams of white rice

• 1 liter of milk

• Brown sugar to taste

• Cinnamon sticks to taste

• Cinnamon powder to taste

• Lemon peel to taste
  

Preparing rice pudding is very simple, it is important to use a good quality rice, the amount of rice depends on the number of diners, this portion serves for approximately 4 to 6 people.

In a saucepan place 1 liter of milk, sugar, cinnamon stick and lemon peel; bring to a boil over medium heat. Cinnamon adds a smooth and rich aroma to milk.

Wash the rice, drain and add to the boiled milk, stirring constantly to avoid sticking to the bottom of the pot; cook until milk is reduced and rice is fully cooked. Before adding the rice, remove the cinnamon and the lemon peel.

Once the rice is cooked and the milk has been reduced, remove from the heat and let it rest, serve hot or cold, sprinkling the cinnamon powder as a final touch.

Nutritional information; Rice pudding

Sources include: USDA

Amount per 100 grams

- Calories 111

- Total fat 1.6 g

- Saturated fatty acids 1 g

- Polyunsaturated fatty acids 0.1 g

- Monounsaturated fatty acids 0.4 g

- Cholesterol 6 mg

- Sodium 109 mg

- Potassium 130 mg

- Carbohydrates 21 g

- Dietary fiber 0.1 g

- Protein 3.3 g

- Vitamin A172 IU

- Vitamin C0.7 mg

- Calcium 105 mg

- Iron 0.4 mg

- Vitamin D34 IU

- Vitamin B60 mg

- Vitamin B120.2 µg

- Magnesium13 mg

Nutrition table taken from google

Enjoy as a dessert after lunch, snack or just a way to give love to satisfy the craving of the family.

Until next post.

Victoria