Aroz Con Leche

Aroz Con Leche Recipes

Ingredients:
1 cup long grain rice
1 ½ cup of cold water
1 gallon of LACTAID® Whole Milk zest of one whole medium orange
1 cup of granulated sugar
1 stick of cinnamon

For Mango Preserve:
1 medium mango peeled and diced
½ cup of granulated sugar
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
3 tablespoons of brandy
½ cup of hot water
½ lb toasted sliced almonds

For Rice:
In a large mixing bowl pour the rice and cold water. Let it sit over night or 6 hours minimum refrigerated. In a medium pot pour LACTAID Whole Milk, rice, orange zest, granulated sugar and cinnamon stick and cook it for 1 hour over medium heat or until the rice is soft. Use a wooden spoon to stir occasionally.

For Mango Preserve:
In a small pot pour the mango, granulated sugar and unsalted butter. Cook for 2 minutes over medium heat. Add brandy and cook at medium heat for an additional 5 minutes. Add hot water and continue cooking at low heat for an additional 8 minutes. Remove from the stove and place ingredients into an electrical mixer until smooth.

To Serve:
Pour rice mixture into a 10 oz. martini glass. Drizzle each serving with the mango preserve and toasted sliced almonds.