Rice Pudding Empanadas Recipes

EMPANADAS DE ARROZ CON LECHE (RICE PUDDING TURNOVERS)

Steps:

• Put the cinnamon stick and 2 cups 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 until rice is tender, about 20 minutes. Uncover and remove and discard cinnamon stick. Add milk, 1/2 cup of the sugar, and salt and mix well. Increase heat to medium. Bring to a gentle boil and cook, stirring frequently, until very thick (pudding should hold its shape firmly in a spoon), about 10 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside to cool completely. Combine remaining 1/4 cup sugar with ground cinnamon in a small bowl and set aside. Measure a scant 1/2 cup 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 enough oil to come to depth of 1/8-inch up the side of a large cast-iron skillet. Heat oil over medium heat until hot but not smoking. Working in batches, fry empanadas until crispy and deep golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels. While empanadas are still warm, generously sprinkle both sides of each one with cinnamon sugar. Serve warm.

EMPANADAS DE ARROZ CON LECHE

Steps:

• Boil cinnamon stick and 2 cups water in a heavy medium saucepan over high heat. Stir in rice. Cover and reduce heat to low. Cook rice 20 minutes or until tender. When done, leave pan on heat, remove cinnamon stick and discard it.
• Add the milk, 1/2 cup sugar and salt to the cooked rice. Mix well and increase heat to medium. Bring to a low boil. Cook, stirring frequently, approximately 10 minutes or until pudding is very thick (a spoonful should hold its shape firmly when scooped up). Remove from heat and set aside. Cool completely.
• In a small bowl, combine remaining 1/4 cup sugar and 1 teaspoons ground cinnamon for topping. Set aside.
• Measure about 1/2 cup rice pudding and place in center of each tortilla. Carefully fold each filled tortilla in half, pressing gently to seal the edges (you should not need water or egg for this, the rice pudding should be sufficient to keep them closed).
• Pour oil in a large cast iron skillet (approx. 1/8" in depth). Heat over medium heat until oil is hot but not smoking (oil will appear to shimmer when it it hot enough). Fry empanadas in batches until crisp and golden brown (approximately 2 to 3 minutes per side). Remove from oil and set on paper towels to drain excess oil. Sprinkle reserved cinnamon sugar topping generously on both sides of warm empanadas and serve immediately for best flavor.

SPANISH RICE EMPANADAS

Steps:

• Prepare Spanish rice according to package directions, omitting the butter or oil. In a large bowl, combine the chicken, cheese, onions and olives. Stir in prepared rice. , Roll each sheet of pastry into a 12-in. circle; place on greased baking sheets. Spoon rice mixture over half of each circle; spread to within 1 in. of edges. Fold pastry over filling; crimp edges to seal. Beat egg yolk and water; brush over tops. , Bake at 400° for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Cut empanadas in half to serve.

EASIEST RICE PUDDING

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, bring rice, sugar, salt, and 4 1/2 cups milk to a boil over medium-high. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer 25 minutes. Uncover and cook, stirring constantly, until rice is tender and pudding is creamy, 5 minutes. Stir in vanilla and remaining 1/4 cup milk.
• Transfer to a serving dish and press plastic wrap directly on surface to prevent a skin from forming. Refrigerate until chilled, at least 1 hour (or up to 3 days). To serve, stir in heavy cream and sprinkle with cinnamon.