Mexican rice pudding Biography
INTRODUCTION
The Mexica (Nahuatl: Mēxihcah, /meːˈʃiʔkaʔ/;[1] the singular is Mēxihcatl /meːˈʃiʔkat͡ɬ/[1]) or Mexicas — calledAztecs in occidental historiography, although this term is not limited to the Mexica — were an indigenous people of the Valley of Mexico, known today as the rulers of the Aztec empire.
The Mexica were a Nahua people who founded their two cities Tenochtitlan and Tlatelolco on raised islets inLake Texcoco around AD 1200. After the rise of the Aztec Triple Alliance, the Tenochca Mexica (that is, the inhabitants of Tenochtitlan), assumed a senior position over their two allied cities — Texcoco and Tlacopan.
The Mexica are eponymous of the placename Mexico Mēxihco /meːˈʃiʔko/.[2] This refers to the interconnected settlements in the valley which became the site of what is now Mexico City, which held natural, geographical, and population advantages as the metropolitan center of the region of the future Mexican state. This area was expanded upon in the wake of the Spanish conquest and administered from the former Aztec capital as New Spain.
Like many of the peoples around them, the Mexica spoke Nahuatl. The form of Nahuatl used in the 16th century, when it began to be written in the alphabet brought by the Spanish, is known as Classical Nahuatl. Nahuatl is still spoken today by over 1.5 million people.
Even though industrialization and processed foods have invaded the country, including small towns, we still cherish the taste of the snacks, candies and desserts that are made using fruits or grains. It will be very sad to lose those candied sweet potatoes, pumpkins, pineapples, figs, coconut-stuffed lemons or the nut pralines, just to name a few. I hope the new generations embrace the natural products instead of all the processed options out there. One of the most popular sweet desserts we have in our Mexican culture is the “Arroz con leche”, which, as with the other candies or desserts I mentioned above, is all natural, easy to make and very delicious. Let me start off by saying that this is not the old-fashioned way of making Rice Pudding. This of course will depend of your age, since condensed milk has been around in México since before the 50’s. I also have to say that this is the way I remember it being cooked, and it is the easy way. My mom would boil rice with water and then add the condensed milk, without even thinking twice about the other ways of making it. It could be that having eight children didn’t give her much time for long cooking processes. So when somebody wrote me asking for the recipe, I felt a little embarrassed to let them know that I use a short cut with this easier method, and not the old-fashioned way that uses just plain whole milk and sugar with a long simmering process until it’s all reduced to a creamy texture. The bright side of using this method is that your rice pudding will be ready in half the time. Below is a picture of some of the candied fruit one can find here in the States at the Latin Market. I encourage you to try them if you have the chance.
INGREDIENTS
1 1⁄2 cups long-grain white rice, uncooked
2 cups water
1 large cinnamon stick (or 2 smaller ones)
4 cups milk, warmed (see description)
1⁄2 teaspoon vanilla (or more, to taste)
3⁄4 cup sugar
DIRECTIONS
In a large saucepan or pot, combine water, rice and cinnamon sticks and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to simmer, cover pot and heat for 10 minutes or until water is absorbed.
Add the warmed milk, cover and continue to cook over low heat for another 15-20 minutes stirring after 8-10 minutes. (The mixture will thicken as the rice absorbs the milk).
Add the sugar and vanilla and continue to simmer (uncovered) for 3-5 minutes to dissolve sugar completely (It will thicken even more as it cools).
Place into a large serving dish or individual custard cups. Place cinnamon stick on top and sprinkle with ground cinnamon for garnish if desired. Serve warm or cold, for dessert, snack, or breakfast.
The Mexica were a Nahua people who founded their two cities Tenochtitlan and Tlatelolco on raised islets inLake Texcoco around AD 1200. After the rise of the Aztec Triple Alliance, the Tenochca Mexica (that is, the inhabitants of Tenochtitlan), assumed a senior position over their two allied cities — Texcoco and Tlacopan.
The Mexica are eponymous of the placename Mexico Mēxihco /meːˈʃiʔko/.[2] This refers to the interconnected settlements in the valley which became the site of what is now Mexico City, which held natural, geographical, and population advantages as the metropolitan center of the region of the future Mexican state. This area was expanded upon in the wake of the Spanish conquest and administered from the former Aztec capital as New Spain.
Like many of the peoples around them, the Mexica spoke Nahuatl. The form of Nahuatl used in the 16th century, when it began to be written in the alphabet brought by the Spanish, is known as Classical Nahuatl. Nahuatl is still spoken today by over 1.5 million people.
Even though industrialization and processed foods have invaded the country, including small towns, we still cherish the taste of the snacks, candies and desserts that are made using fruits or grains. It will be very sad to lose those candied sweet potatoes, pumpkins, pineapples, figs, coconut-stuffed lemons or the nut pralines, just to name a few. I hope the new generations embrace the natural products instead of all the processed options out there. One of the most popular sweet desserts we have in our Mexican culture is the “Arroz con leche”, which, as with the other candies or desserts I mentioned above, is all natural, easy to make and very delicious. Let me start off by saying that this is not the old-fashioned way of making Rice Pudding. This of course will depend of your age, since condensed milk has been around in México since before the 50’s. I also have to say that this is the way I remember it being cooked, and it is the easy way. My mom would boil rice with water and then add the condensed milk, without even thinking twice about the other ways of making it. It could be that having eight children didn’t give her much time for long cooking processes. So when somebody wrote me asking for the recipe, I felt a little embarrassed to let them know that I use a short cut with this easier method, and not the old-fashioned way that uses just plain whole milk and sugar with a long simmering process until it’s all reduced to a creamy texture. The bright side of using this method is that your rice pudding will be ready in half the time. Below is a picture of some of the candied fruit one can find here in the States at the Latin Market. I encourage you to try them if you have the chance.
INGREDIENTS
1 1⁄2 cups long-grain white rice, uncooked
2 cups water
1 large cinnamon stick (or 2 smaller ones)
4 cups milk, warmed (see description)
1⁄2 teaspoon vanilla (or more, to taste)
3⁄4 cup sugar
DIRECTIONS
In a large saucepan or pot, combine water, rice and cinnamon sticks and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to simmer, cover pot and heat for 10 minutes or until water is absorbed.
Add the warmed milk, cover and continue to cook over low heat for another 15-20 minutes stirring after 8-10 minutes. (The mixture will thicken as the rice absorbs the milk).
Add the sugar and vanilla and continue to simmer (uncovered) for 3-5 minutes to dissolve sugar completely (It will thicken even more as it cools).
Place into a large serving dish or individual custard cups. Place cinnamon stick on top and sprinkle with ground cinnamon for garnish if desired. Serve warm or cold, for dessert, snack, or breakfast.
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