Horchata – Rice and Cinnamon Drink
Ingredients: 1 cup long-grain white rice 4 cups water 2 cinnamon sticks 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk 1 cup whole milk or almond milk 1 tsp vanilla extract Ground cinnamon, for garnish Ice, for serving Instructions: 1. Soak the Rice: Rinse the rice under cold...
Churros with Chocolate Dipping Sauce
Ingredients: For the Churros: 1 cup water 2 tbsp sugar ½ tsp salt 2 tbsp unsalted butter 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 large egg ½ tsp vanilla extract Vegetable oil for frying For the Coating: ½ cup sugar 1 tsp ground cinnamon For the Chocolate Dipping Sauce: ½ cup heavy...
Creamy Rice Pudding with Condensed Milk (Arroz con Leche Cremoso)
Ingredients: 1 cup long-grain white rice 2 cups water 1 cinnamon stick 1 lemon or orange peel strip (optional, for flavor) 1 pinch of salt 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk 1 can (12 oz) evaporated milk 1 cup whole milk (or heavy cream for extra richness) ½ tsp...
Maduritos – Fried Sweet Plantains
Ingredients: 2 ripe plantains (the skin should be yellow with black spots for sweetness) 2-3 tablespoons vegetable oil (or enough to lightly fry) Pinch of salt (optional, to enhance sweetness) Instructions: 1. Prepare the Plantains: Peel the ripe plantains by cutting...
