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Mazamorra de Arroz Recipe

Ingredients with Measurements:
- 1 cup of white rice
- 4 cups of water
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1 cup of evaporated milk
- 1 cup of condensed milk
- 1/2 cup of sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon of salt
- Ground cinnamon for garnish

Special equipment needed:
- Large pot
- Wooden spoon
- Blender

Step-by-step instructions:

1. Rinse the rice in cold water until the water runs clear.
2. In a large pot, add the rice, water, and cinnamon stick. Bring to a boil over high heat.
3. Reduce heat to low, cover the pot, and simmer for 20 minutes or until the rice is tender.
4. Remove the cinnamon stick and add the evaporated milk, condensed milk, sugar, and salt. Stir well.
5. Using a blender, puree the mixture until smooth.
6. Return the mixture to the pot and cook over low heat for an additional 10 minutes, stirring constantly.
7. Remove from heat and let it cool to room temperature.
8. Serve in individual bowls and sprinkle with ground cinnamon.


Time:
Preparation time: 5 minutes
Cooking time: 30 minutes
Temperature:
Low heat
Serving size:
4-6 servings

Nutritional information:
Calories: 350
Fat: 6g
Carbohydrates: 68g
Protein: 8g
Sodium: 210mg

Substitutions for ingredients:
- Brown rice can be used instead of white rice.
- Almond milk or coconut milk can be used instead of evaporated milk.
- Honey or maple syrup can be used instead of sugar.

Variations:
- Add raisins or chopped nuts for extra texture.
- Replace the cinnamon stick with vanilla extract for a different flavor.

Tips and tricks:
- Rinse the rice well to remove excess starch.
- Stir constantly to prevent the mixture from sticking to the pot.
- Adjust the sweetness to your liking by adding more or less sugar.

Storage instructions:
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Reheating instructions:
Reheat in the microwave or on the stovetop until warm.

Presentation ideas:
Serve in individual bowls and garnish with ground cinnamon.

Garnishes:
Ground cinnamon

Pairings:
Mazamorra de Arroz pairs well with fresh fruit or a sweet pastry.

Suggested side dishes:
None needed.

Troubleshooting advice:
If the mixture is too thick, add more milk or water to thin it out.

Food safety advice:
Refrigerate leftovers promptly and discard any that have been left at room temperature for more than 2 hours.

Food history:
Mazamorra de Arroz is a traditional dessert from Latin America, particularly Peru.

Flavor profiles:
Sweet, creamy, and cinnamon-spiced.

Serving suggestions:
Serve as a dessert or a sweet snack.

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Region: Peruvian

Taste: Creamy, Sweet, Nutty, Aromatic