Cuban · dessert
Arroz con Leche (Rice Pudding)
Arroz con Leche (Rice Pudding) reads sweetness 7.0, citrus 6.2 and salinity 3.6 on Palate's 0–10 flavor X-ray — a Cuban dessert, about 50 min. Measured from the recipe itself: ingredients and technique.
The flavor X-ray — six axes, 0–10
- Umami & Savory — 3.7 / 10
- Sweet & Fruity — 7.7 / 10
- Sour & Bright — 6.6 / 10
- Bitter & Earthy — 0.8 / 10
- Rich & Fat — 2.1 / 10
- Aromatic & Spice — 3.2 / 10
The measured notes (of 18)
Sweetness 7.0 · Citrus 6.2 · Salinity 3.6 · Floral 2.9 · Warm Spice 2.7 · Fruity 2.1 · Richness 1.8 · Sourness 1.4 · Herbaceous 1.3 · Nutty 0.9 · Bitterness 0.8
What's in it (8)
- 1 cup short-grain white rice
- 4 cups whole milk
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 cinnamon stick
- peel of 1 lemon
- 1/4 tsp salt
- ground cinnamon for garnish
Time & effort: about 50 min (20 min active) · effort: medium
Nutrition (per 100 g, engine-estimated): 293.2 kcal, 23.2 g protein, 0.6 g fat, 48.7 g carbs
Dietary: Vegetarian · Contains dairy — engine-derived; double-check anything allergy-critical.
How it's cooked (3 steps)
- Combine rinsed rice with water, cinnamon stick, and lemon peel in a saucepan and cook until the water is absorbed.
- Add warm milk gradually, stirring frequently over low heat, and cook until the rice is creamy and thick, about 30 minutes.
- Sweeten with sugar, discard the cinnamon stick and lemon peel, pour into individual cups, dust with ground cinnamon, and serve warm or chilled.
Dishes with a similar flavor shape
- Arroz con Leche — Spanish
- Candied Yams — Southern
- Lokshen Kugel (Sweet Noodle Pudding with Curd and Cinnamon) — Ashkenazi
- Spotted Dick — British
- Leche Frita — 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.