Betty Costa Vida Rice from becomingbetty.blogspot.com
Description
Costa Vida is a popular restaurant chain that serves delicious Mexican food. One of their most popular dishes is the sweet rice, which is a creamy and sweet rice pudding. This recipe is a copycat version of the Costa Vida sweet rice recipe, and is perfect for those who want to recreate this dish at home.
Prep Time
The prep time for this recipe is around 10 minutes. You will need to gather all the ingredients and equipment before you start cooking.
Cook Time
The cook time for this recipe is around 30 minutes. You will need to cook the rice on low heat for a long time to get the right consistency.
Ingredients
- 1 cup white rice - 2 cups water - 1 can sweetened condensed milk - 1/2 cup whole milk - 1/2 cup heavy cream - 1/4 cup sugar - 1 tsp vanilla extract - 1/2 tsp cinnamon - Pinch of salt
1. Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear. 2. In a saucepan, bring the rice and water to a boil. 3. Reduce the heat to low and cover the pan with a lid. 4. Cook the rice for around 20 minutes or until the water is absorbed. 5. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the sweetened condensed milk, whole milk, heavy cream, sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt. 6. Add the milk mixture to the cooked rice and stir to combine. 7. Cook the rice and milk mixture on low heat, stirring occasionally, until the rice is soft and the mixture is thick and creamy. 8. Remove the pan from the heat and let it cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- Make sure to rinse the rice before cooking to remove any excess starch. - Use a nonstick saucepan to prevent the rice from sticking to the bottom of the pan. - Stir the rice occasionally to prevent it from burning. - You can add more sugar or cinnamon to taste.
- If you want to make this recipe vegan, you can use coconut milk instead of heavy cream and whole milk. - You can add raisins, nuts, or other dried fruits to the rice pudding for a different flavor. - This recipe can be served warm or cold, depending on your preference.
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