Arroz con Leche Recipe

Combine 2 1/4 cups of water rice and lime peel in a saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat then reduce heat to medium-low cover and simmer for 20 minutes until the rice is tender.

While the rice is cooking combine 1/2 cup of water the cinnamon stick and anise in another saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring mixture to a low boil for 3 minutes then remove saucepan from stove. Strain flavored water into a bowl and set aside discarding cinnamon stick and anise pieces.

After rice has simmered for 20 minutes carefully remove the lime peel with a slotted spoon and over low heat gradually stir evaporated milk and condensed milk into the rice. Mix in the cinnamon and anise-flavored water vanilla and salt. Add raisins if desired. Continue to stir until the mixture thickens about 7 to 10 minutes.

If the pudding is too watery after 10 minutes turn up heat to medium-low and stir continuously. When pudding reaches desired consistency remove from heat and pour into individual dishes or a large bowl. Store in the refrigerator until ready to serve.