Angolan Sweet Rice Pudding (arroz Doce)
Angolan Sweet Rice Pudding, also known as Arroz Doce, is a popular dessert in Angolan cuisine. This creamy and comforting pudding is flavored with cinnamon and lemon, making it a delightful treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 2 cups of water
- 1 cup of white rice
- 4 cups of milk
- 1 cup of sugar
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1/2 teaspoon of salt
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
- Zest of 1 lemon
- Ground cinnamon for garnish
Instructions
- In a saucepan, bring the water to a boil. Add the rice and cook for 10 minutes, then drain.
- Return the rice to the saucepan and add the milk, sugar, cinnamon stick, and salt. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens, about 20-25 minutes.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract and lemon zest.
- Transfer the rice pudding to serving bowls and sprinkle with ground cinnamon. Serve warm or chilled.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 10 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 30 minutes
- Total time:
- 40 minutes
- Cooking method
- Stovetop
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 200 per serving
- Carbohydrates
- 40g
- Fat
- 3g
- Protein
- 4g
Supplies
Saucepan Stirring spoon Serving bowls
Tools
Zester
Serving suggestions
Serve the Arroz Doce with a sprinkle of ground cinnamon on top for a beautiful presentation.
Tips & tricks
For a creamier texture, you can use a combination of milk and coconut milk in the recipe.
Cost
$5