Mexican Rice Dessert (Arroz a la Cajeta)

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Prep: 20m  

A scrumptious variation to the classical "arroz con leche".

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  •   1 cup cajeta caramel sauce (bottled Mexican caramel sauce available in Mexican food stores)
  •   2 strips cinnamon bark (not complete rolls)
  •   2 cups milk
  •   1 1/2 cups brown rice
  •   1 cup chopped pecans or walnuts

Instructions

    1. Soak rice in hot water for 15 minutes.
    2. Drain and place in a cooking pot.
    3. Add milk and cinnamon.
    4. Simmer on stovetop until rice is well cooked.
    5. Discard liquid by sieving.
    6. Reserve rice.
    7. Heat the"cajeta" on a double boiler until it thins somewhat and cook for 3 minutes.
    8. Remove from stovetop and add the chopped nuts.
    9. Incorporate cajeta and nut mixture to the rice.

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