Ingredients

  • 4 cups water
  • 1 cup uncooked short-grain white rice
  • 2 (3-inch) cinnamon sticks
  • 3 cups whole milk
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 (14-oz.) can sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 (12-oz.) can evaporated milk
  • 1/2 cup raisins
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (optional)
  • ground cinnamon (optional)

Method

  • Combine water, rice, and cinnamon sticks in a large heavy saucepan; let stand 30 minutes. Bring rice mixture in pan to a boil over medium-high; reduce heat to low, and simmer, stirring often, 20 minutes.
  • Whisk together whole milk and egg in a medium bowl; gradually stir into rice mixture. Bring to a boil over medium-high; reduce heat to low, and simmer, stirring often, 5 minutes. Stir in sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk, raisins, vanilla, salt, and, if desired, sugar. Bring mixture to a boil over medium-high; reduce heat to low, and simmer, stirring often, until mixture is very thick and creamy, 25 to 30 minutes. Serve warm. Sprinkle with cinnamon, if desired.
  • Note: This can also be served room temperature or chilled.