Receta Empanadas De Arroz Con Leche (Rice Pudding Turnovers)
Ingredientes
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Direcciones
- Put the cinnamon stick and 2 c. water in a medium heavy saucepan and bring to a boil over high heat. Stir in the rice, cover, reduce heat to low, and cook till rice is tender, about 20 min. Uncover and remove and throw away cinnamon stick.
- Add in lowfat milk, 1/2 c. of the sugar, and salt and mix well. Increase heat to medium. Bring to a gentle boil and cook, stirring frequently, till very thick (pudding should hold its shape firmly in a spoon), about 10 min.
- Remove from heat and set aside to cold completely.
- Combine remaining 1/4 c. sugar with grnd cinnamon in a small bowl and set aside. Measure a scant 1/2 c. pudding into center of each tortilla, then fold tortilla in half, pressing gently to close edges. The sticky rice filling acts as glue to keep the empanadas closed.
- Add in sufficient oil to come to depth of 1/8-inch up the side of a large cast-iron skillet. Heat oil over medium heat till warm but not smoking.
- Working in batches, fry empanadas till crispy and deep golden, 2 to 3 min per side. Drain on paper towels. While empanadas are still hot, generously sprinkle both sides of each one with cinnamon sugar. Serve hot.