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.

Angolan Sweet Rice Pudding (arroz Doce)

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

  1. In a saucepan, bring the water to a boil. Add the rice and cook for 10 minutes, then drain.
  2. 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.
  3. Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract and lemon zest.
  4. 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