Arroz con Leche with Candied Mango: The Ultimate Guide
Serves 16
Arroz con Leche
- 32 cups of water (7 kg)
- 4 cups of long-grain rice (800g)
- 4 cinnamon sticks
- 4 cups of whole milk (960 ml)
- 8 cans of sweetened condensed milk (960 ml each, 7680 ml total)
Candied Mango
- 2 cups of frozen mango (375g)
- 1/4 cup of granulated sugar (50g)
- 4g of pectin NH
- 3 tablespoons of lemon juice
Nutrition Information
- Calories: 697
- Fat: 17g
- Carbohydrates: 123g
- Sugar: 72g
- Protein: 21g
Preparation
Arroz con Leche
- Add water, rice, and cinnamon sticks to a large pot and bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat to low and simmer, uncovered, until the rice is tender, about 18 minutes.
- Stir in more water to reach the desired consistency, and simmer uncovered for another 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat and strain out the cinnamon sticks.
- Return the cooked rice to the pot, and add milk and 8 cans of sweetened condensed milk. Heat over low heat, stirring frequently, until the mixture thickens, about 20 minutes.
Candied Mango
- Combine the frozen mango, sugar, pectin, and lemon juice in a large pot. Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until the mango is soft and the mixture has thickened, about 10-15 minutes.
- Allow the candied mango to cool before using.
To serve, layer the Arroz con Leche in a dish and top with candied mango.
Enrichment Data
This recipe calls for 4 cans of sweetened condensed milk and candied mango. While a basic Arroz con Leche recipe may not include these ingredients, they can be easily incorporated with minimal adjustments. To incorporate 4 cans of sweetened condensed milk and candied mango into the Arroz con Leche recipe, simply adjust the milk and sweetener amounts as follows:
- Incorporate 8 cans of sweetened condensed milk in place of the 4 cups of milk called for in the recipe.
- Adjust the sugar content as needed depending on the sweetness of the candied mango.
By following these adjustments, you can create a decadent and flavorful Arroz con Leche with candied mango and 4 cans of sweetened condensed milk. Happy cooking!
