Mexican Rice Pudding (Arroz Con Leche)

Bring water to a boil in a saucepan. Add cinnamon stick, lime zest, cover and simmer for 5 minutes. Add rice and return to a boil. Cover and cook or about 20 minutes. The water should be absorbed and the rice should be tender. If the rice is uncooked but there is no water left, add some more water.

Add milk, sugar, salt and simmer until the liquid starts to thicken, for 20–25 minutes. Discard cinnamon stick and lime zest.

Beat egg yolks in a bowl, stirring in the vanilla and adding few tablespoons of the hot rice. Add this mixture back to the rice. Add raisins, reserving a few for garnish. Serve sprinkled with ground cinnamon and reserved raisins.