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Arroz Dulce (Sweet Rice)
A traditional favorite with children and adults alike. Sweet and yummy.

2 cups water
tsp salt
½ cup white rice
½ cup milk

 ¼ cup raisins
½ tsp. vanilla
¼ cup sugar
1 egg white
¼ tsp. ground cinnamon
  1. Bring water and salt to a boil in a 3 or 4 qt. saucepan. Add rice. Cover and
    cook over low heat 25 minutes.
  2. In a separate saucepan, scald milk. Remove from heat.
  3. When rice is ready, stir in scalded milk, raisins, vanilla and sugar. Cook over
    low heat 5 minutes, stirring constantly.
  4. In a chilled serving bowl, beat egg white until stiff. Pour rice mixture over
    beaten egg white and gently fold together.
  5. Sprinkle cinnamon on top. Refrigerate. Serve chilled.

 

Makes four 4 oz. servings