Manjar Blanco I

Description
Whole milk spread

Ingredients

 * 1 cup rice
 * 9 cups whole milk
 * 1 cinnamon stick
 * ⅛ teaspoon baking soda, so that milk is not cut
 * 2 cups granulated sugar

Directions

 * 1) Wash the rice very well, drain and let dry under the sun.
 * 2) Once it is dry, grind finely using a mill or a blender.
 * 3) Sift using a sieve.
 * 4) Repeat the process until grinding well all the rice.
 * 5) In a large pot pour the nine cups of milk, ground rice, baking soda, cinnamon stick, and sugar.
 * 6) Mix very well until the sugar dissolves.
 * 7) Place the pot over medium heat, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon.
 * 8) It is very important to stir frequently.
 * 9) Let it boil over medium heat until the mixture thickens.
 * 10) The spread will be ready when the bottom of the pot can be seen while stirring with the spoon.