Peruvian · dessert
Arroz con Leche Peruano
Arroz con Leche Peruano reads sweetness 7.5, richness 4.8 and citrus 4.6 on Palate's 0–10 flavor X-ray — a Peruvian dessert, about 1 hr. Measured from the recipe itself: ingredients and technique.
The flavor X-ray — six axes, 0–10
- Umami & Savory — 1.9 / 10
- Sweet & Fruity — 7.8 / 10
- Sour & Bright — 5.5 / 10
- Bitter & Earthy — 1.2 / 10
- Rich & Fat — 5.1 / 10
- Aromatic & Spice — 4.5 / 10
The measured notes (of 18)
Sweetness 7.5 · Richness 4.8 · Citrus 4.6 · Warm Spice 4.2 · Floral 4.1 · Sourness 2.8 · Umami 1.8 · Earthy 1.1 · Fruity 1.0 · Salinity 0.9 · Nutty 0.9 · Bitterness 0.6
What's in it (10)
- 1 cup short-grain white rice
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 can (12 oz) evaporated milk
- 1/2 can (7 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 4 cloves
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp lime zest
- ground cinnamon for serving
Time & effort: about 1 hr (40 min active) · effort: medium
Nutrition (per 100 g, engine-estimated): 250.3 kcal, 16.4 g protein, 1.3 g fat, 43.1 g carbs
Dietary: Vegetarian · Contains dairy — engine-derived; double-check anything allergy-critical.
How it's cooked (3 steps)
- Cook rice with water and cinnamon sticks until the water is absorbed.
- Add whole milk and evaporated milk gradually, stirring continuously over medium heat until the rice becomes very creamy and thick.
- Stir in condensed milk, sugar, vanilla, and lime zest, cook a few minutes more, then serve warm or chilled with ground cinnamon dusted on top.
Dishes with a similar flavor shape
- Leche Frita — Spanish
- Natilla (Cuban Custard) — Cuban
- Pastéis de Nata — Portuguese
- Kaak (Lebanese Ring Cookies) — Lebanese
- Crema Catalana — Spanish
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Every number above is Palate's engine-measured estimate, computed from this recipe's ingredients and techniques — not human-tasted ratings or reviews.