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Sweet Arroz Zambito from Peru


  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Description

Peruvian rice pudding

Tools: pot, large spoon


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 cup rice
  • 1 ceylon cinnamon stick (or 2 teaspoon of cinnamon powder)
  • 3 whole cloves
  • 1 small piece of orange peel
  • 1/4 cup of shredded coconut
  • 5 cups of water (or milk)
  • 3 oz chancaca (or 23 mini piloncillos)
  • Coconut, raisins or pecans to top

Instructions

1. Boil rice with 4 cups of water (or milk) and spices and coconut on medium heat. 
2. When the rice begins to absorb the water, add your sugar. When the rice is cooked, remove from heat and add your other cup of water. 
3. Let cool, serve, and add toppings, enjoy warm.

Notes

If you are new to rice pudding/arroz con leche check out my post on “How to make your own arroz con leche.”

  • Category: arroz con leche
  • Method: boil

Keywords: rice pudding, arroz con leche, vegan dessert, stovetop dessert, Peruvian

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