A rich, velvety rice pudding that's slightly sweet with a kick of cinnamon and a subtle citrus undertone. This is a Portuguese rice pudding recipe that's different from an American version because of the type of rice used (arborio). Made on the stovetop, Arroz Doce is also creamier. We enjoyed the bright freshness of the lemon peel. Initially, the ratio of liquid to rice had us concerned. In the end, it totally works and creates a very creamy rice pudding. My Portuguese grandmother would make this wonderful rice pudding as a special treat for me and my two brothers. It was always so sweet and creamy... and out of this world!
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Recipe Cuisine: Portugese Recipe Category: Puddings Yield: 6 Servings
Ingredients :
- 2 cup(s) milk
- 2 cup(s) water
- 1 - strip lemon rind, optional
- 1 - cinnamon stick
- 1/4 teaspoon(s) salt
- 1/2 cup(s) short-grain or Arborio rice
- 1/2 cup(s) granulated sugar
- - ground cinnamon
Intructions :
- In a heavy saucepan, combine milk, water, lemon rind, cinnamon stick, and salt; cover and bring to a boil
- Stir in rice
- Reduce heat to medium-low and cook, uncovered, for 35-40 minutes or until almost tender. Stirring often and scrape the sides of the pan
- Add sugar and continue cooking over low heat for 5 minutes or until rice is tender and almost all liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat
- Remove the cinnamon stick and lemon rind
- Pour pudding into a nice serving dish and sprinkle with ground cinnamon. Or, you can make a design which my grandmother almost always did. Serve at room temperature or cover and refrigerate for up to 4 days.
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