Portuguese Rice Pudding (arroz Doce)
Portuguese Rice Pudding, also known as Arroz Doce, is a creamy and comforting dessert that is popular in Portuguese cuisine. This sweet and fragrant rice pudding is flavored with cinnamon and lemon, making it a delightful treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 1 cup Arborio rice
- 2 cups water
- 4 cups milk
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1 lemon peel
- Ground cinnamon, for garnish
Instructions
- In a saucepan, bring the water to a boil and add the rice. Cook for 5 minutes, then drain the rice and set aside.
- In the same saucepan, combine the milk, sugar, cinnamon stick, and lemon peel. Bring to a simmer over medium heat.
- Add the parboiled rice to the milk mixture and simmer, stirring frequently, for 20-25 minutes or until the rice is tender and the mixture has thickened.
- Remove the cinnamon stick and lemon peel, then transfer the rice pudding to serving dishes. Sprinkle with ground cinnamon for garnish.
- Chill the rice pudding for at least 2 hours before serving. Enjoy!
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 10 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 30 minutes
- Total time:
- 40 minutes
- Cooking method
- Stovetop
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 250 per serving
- Carbohydrates
- 45g
- Fat
- 5g
- Protein
- 5g
Supplies
Saucepan Stirring spoon Serving dishes
Tools
Cooking thermometer
Serving suggestions
Serve the Portuguese Rice Pudding chilled, garnished with fresh berries or a sprinkle of ground cinnamon.
Tips & tricks
For a creamier texture, you can add a splash of heavy cream or condensed milk to the rice pudding before chilling.
Cost
$5