Arroz Doce (Portuguese Sweet Rice)

Arroz Doce is a traditional Portuguese dessert that is often served during festive occasions, such as Christmas and Easter.

This is vegetarian and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 40 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 9.

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Arroz Doce (Portuguese Sweet Rice)

Cooking Method: Boiling Cuisine: Portuguese Courses: Dessert, Traditional Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 10 min Cook Time 30 min Total Time 40 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1000

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1 cup Rice
• 2 cup Water
• 4 cup Milk
• 1 cup Sugar
• 1 piece Cinnamon stick
• 1 strip Lemon peel
• 1 pinch Salt
• 2 piece Egg yolks
• 1 teaspoon Cinnamon powder

Instructions

1. In a saucepan, bring the water to a boil. Add the rice and cook until tender.
2. In another saucepan, heat the milk, sugar, cinnamon stick, lemon peel, and salt over medium heat until it reaches a simmer.
3. Slowly pour the milk mixture into the cooked rice, stirring continuously.
4. Cook over low heat, stirring occasionally, for about 20 minutes or until the rice absorbs most of the liquid and becomes creamy.
5. In a small bowl, whisk the egg yolks. Gradually add a small amount of the hot rice mixture to the egg yolks, stirring constantly to temper the eggs.
6. Pour the tempered egg mixture back into the saucepan with the rice, stirring well.
7. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens.
8. Remove from heat and discard the cinnamon stick and lemon peel.
9. Transfer the rice pudding to serving bowls and sprinkle with cinnamon powder.
10. Let it cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 250kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 6g10%

Total Carbohydrate 46g16%

Sugars 20g

Protein 3g6%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.