Dairy & Nut-Free Spanish Rice Pudding (Arroz con Leche)

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup Long-Grain Rice
• 2 cups Water
• 1 Cinnamon Stick
• 1 strip Lemon Peel
• 1 13.5-ounce can Coconut Milk (Full-Fat)
• 1/4 cup Sugar
• to taste Ground Cinnamon

Instructions

1. 1Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear.
2. 2In a medium saucepan, combine the rice, water, cinnamon stick, and lemon peel. Bring to a boil.
3. 3Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes, or until the water is absorbed.
4. 4Remove the cinnamon stick and lemon peel.
5. 5Stir in the coconut milk and sugar. Bring to a simmer.
6. 6Reduce heat to low and cook, stirring frequently, for 30 minutes, or until the rice is creamy and the pudding has thickened.
7. 7Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
8. 8Serve warm or cold, sprinkled with ground cinnamon.

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