Arroz con Leche (Rice Custard)
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If you are Latin, then you have most certainly had this delicious dessert! What you probably have not had is a diabetes-friendly version that you will love just as much as the traditional dish. This guiltless version is sugar-free and features extra fiber from brown rice and flax seeds.
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Find this recipe and more in our bilingual cookbook, Latin Comfort Foods Made Healthy, by Ingrid Hoffmann. To order directly from the American Diabetes Association, click here
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- Prep time
- 5 min
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- Cook time
- 25 min
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- Servings
- 4 Servings
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- Serving size
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3/4 cup
Ingredients
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uncooked instant brown rice
- 1 cup
- 237 g
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fat-free milk
- 2 cup
- 473 g
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water
- 1 cup
- 237 g
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granulated zero-calorie sweetener
- 2 tbsp
- 30 g
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strip orange peel (3-inch)
- 1
- 1
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cinnamon stick
- 1
- 1
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whole flax seeds
- 1 tbsp
- 15 g
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whole cloves
- 3
- 3
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vanilla extract
- 1 tsp
- 5 g
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ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp
- 2 g
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Directions
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Prepare the rice according to the package directions.
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Combine the cooked rice, milk, water, sugar substitute, orange peel, cinnamon stick, flaxseeds, and cloves in a medium saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium low and simmer, stirring often, until the rice pudding is thick and creamy, about 20 minutes.
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Remove from the heat. Remove and discard the orange peel, cinnamon stick, and cloves. Stir in vanilla and ground cinnamon.
Reviews
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One of the components I love about rice pudding is the creamy texture. Unfortunately this recipe does not hit the mark for me. The rice had such a chewy texture that I had 4 teaspoons , and then threw it away. I know brown rice does have a chewy texture and I enjoy it normally. I think trying regular brown rice, cooked, could make a smoother texture.
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Would this work with non-dairy milk? I've always loved rice pudding but am avoiding dairy. Thanks.
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This turned out perfect. I left out the cloves because I find the flavor too strong but would recommend the recipe