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While still in Veracruz, Eva and Maite unpack the history of rice. Not native to Mexico, the Spanish conquistadores first introduced rice through the port of Veracruz, a city with lush tropical climate that also happened to be perfect for growing it. Like sugar, when its popularity exploded so did the slave trade. Also, Eva shares how she cooks perfectly fluffy Mexican rice and the owners of Horchateria Rio Luna in Paramount, CA tell us the best techniques for making horchata, an agua fresca made of rice. 

Arroz con Leche (a recipe adapted from Maite's mom)

Ingredients: 
one 2-inch cinnamon stick
two 2-inch strips of orange or lemon zest
1 ¾ cups water
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup rice
3 cups milk
¾ cup sugar
ground cinnamon for dusting, optional



Instructions:
Put the water, cinnamon stick, orange zest and salt in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil, cover and simmer over low heat for about 5 minutes.
Stir in the rice, cover and cook until tender, about 20 minutes.  
Remove the cinnamon stick and zest then add the milk and sugar to the pan. Set over medium-low heat and simmer until the mixture just begins to thicken – It should be about as thick as heavy cream, but not thicker, 15 to 20 minutes.  
Dust with ground cinnamon and serve warm, cold, or at room temperature.
Makes about 4 cups

While still in Veracruz, Eva and Maite unpack the history of rice. Not native to Mexico, the Spanish conquistadores first introduced rice through the port of Veracruz, a city with lush tropical climate that also happened to be perfect for growing it. Like sugar, when its popularity exploded so did the slave trade. Also, Eva shares how she cooks perfectly fluffy Mexican rice and the owners of <a href="http://www.horchateriarl.com/">Horchateria Rio Luna</a> in Paramount, CA tell us the best techniques for making horchata, an agua fresca made of rice. 
Arroz con Leche (a recipe adapted from Maite's mom)
Ingredients: 
<ul>
<li>one 2-inch cinnamon stick</li>
<li>two 2-inch strips of orange or lemon zest</li>
<li>1 ¾ cups water</li>
<li>½ teaspoon salt</li>
<li>1 cup rice</li>
<li>3 cups milk</li>
<li>¾ cup sugar</li>
<li>ground cinnamon for dusting, optional</li>
</ul>
 
Instructions:
<ul>
<li>Put the water, cinnamon stick, orange zest and salt in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil, cover and simmer over low heat for about 5 minutes.</li>
<li>Stir in the rice, cover and cook until tender, about 20 minutes.  </li>
<li>Remove the cinnamon stick and zest then add the milk and sugar to the pan. Set over medium-low heat and simmer until the mixture just begins to thicken – It should be about as thick as heavy cream, but not thicker, 15 to 20 minutes.  </li>
<li>Dust with ground cinnamon and serve warm, cold, or at room temperature.</li>
<li>Makes about 4 cups</li>
</ul>

Hi, Hungry for History listeners. Season 2 of the show is coming Sept 2024! We can't wait for you all to hear all the fun episodes we are working on. See you all real soon. - Eva and Maite

Hosts EVA LONGORIA and MAITE GOMEZ-REJÓN explore the origins of some of the most delicious dishes, ingredients, and beverages from their culture. They’ll share personal memories and family stories, decode culinary customs, and even provide a recipe for listeners to try at home. Through lighthearted dialogue and historical facts, our hosts will take us on a culinary journey that will connect our past with our present and prove that we are all Hungry for History.

Hi, Hungry for History listeners. Season 2 of the show is coming Sept 2024! We can't wait for you all to hear all the fun episodes we are working on. See you all real soon. - Eva and Maite
Hosts EVA LONGORIA and MAITE GOMEZ-REJÓN explore the origins of some of the most delicious dishes, ingredients, and beverages from their culture. They’ll share personal memories and family stories, decode culinary customs, and even provide a recipe for listeners to try at home. Through lighthearted dialogue and historical facts, our hosts will take us on a culinary journey that will connect our past with our present and prove that we are all Hungry for History.

Hungry for History with Eva Longoria and Maite Gomez-Rejón

The Journey of Mexican Rice

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/clips/32f21917-a415-442b-99ed-af640139cf79/transcript

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