Arroz con Leche III

Ingredients

• 4 cups of evaporated milk
• 6 cups of water
• 1 cup of sugar
• ⅓ cup of long-grain rice
• 4 cinnamon sticks
• ¼ cup of raisins
• 2 tablespoons of butter
• ½ teaspoon of salt
• ½ teaspoon of cloves
• ⅛ teaspoon of ground nutmeg

Directions

1. Put the remaining 4 cups of water in an iron pot, add the cloves, the cinnamon sticks and the salt.
2. Bring to a boil and then add the rice.
3. Stir regularly to avoid sticking.
4. Adjust the water if necessary and when the rice is tender add the milk and half the sugar.
5. When it breaks a boil add the raisins and the remaining sugar.
6. When it reaches the pudding-like consistency turn off the heat and pour immediately into small bowls or ice cream glasses.
7. Sprinkle the nutmeg on top and let cool.
8. Put in the refrigerator for 30 minutes before serving.