Arroz con Leche

Ingredients

• 2  cinnamon sticks 
• 1  eggs 
• 1 tablespoon lemon zest 
• 0.5 cup raisins 
• 12 ounce condensed milk sweetened canned
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract 
• 4 cups water 
• 1 cup rice long-grain white
• 3 cups milk whole

Equipment

• bowl
• sauce pan

Directions

1. Soak the rice, cinnamon sticks, lemon zest and whole cloves in the water in a heavy saucepan for 1 hour.
2. After soaking, bring the rice mixture to a boil on high heat, uncovered. When it starts to boil (about 5 minutes), lower the heat to medium and cook for 10 to 12 more minutes or until water is almost evaporated.
3. While rice is cooking, beat the egg in a bowl.
4. Add the milk and stir well to mix.
5. Add the egg mixture, vanilla extract and condensed milk to the rice and cook over medium-low heat, stirring carefully, until it thickens slightly or until desired consistency, about 25 to 35 minutes.
6. Let cool uncovered.
7. Note: be aware that as the rice cools it thickens. The finished product will be thinner than traditional rice pudding.