Zambito rice is a traditional Peruvian sweet that originates from rice pudding. In this country, a similar recipe to rice pudding is followed, but ingredients such as chancaca, pecan nuts, and golden raisins are added.
It is a Peruvian dessert that has its roots in traditional rice pudding.
It stands out for its peculiar brown color, given by the chancaca, which is the main ingredient of this recipe, as it imparts its distinctive brown hue, hence the name.
Prepare it and enjoy an unforgettable feast!
Zambito Rice
Ingredients
1 cup of Rice
4 cups of Water
1 can of Evaporated milk
1 cup of Chancaca honey
100 grams of Grapes (golden raisins)
100 grams of Shredded coconut
1 tablespoon of Butter
Cinnamon stick
6 Cloves
Orange peel
Ground cinnamon
Preparation
Step 1 : To prepare the rice pudding, first wash the rice thoroughly and then place it in a pot with water, orange peel, cinnamon, and cloves.
Step 2 : Bring the pot to a low heat and cook the rice until it is ready.
Step 3 : At this point, add the chancaca honey and continue cooking on low heat so the rice can absorb the honey.
Step 4 : Next, add the shredded coconut, raisins, and evaporated milk, and stir constantly with a wooden spoon until it thickens.
Step 5 : To finish, incorporate the tablespoon of butter and mix well.
Step 6 : Pour the mixture into a serving dish and sprinkle with ground cinnamon, shredded coconut, and garnish with raisins.
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