Arroz Doce (Dairy-Free Rice Pudding)
A creamy and comforting Portuguese rice pudding made without dairy. This version uses coconut milk for a rich and flavorful alternative.
Ingredients
- 1 cup Arborio Rice
- 2 cups Water
- 2 cups Coconut Milk (full-fat)
- 1/2 cup Sugar
- 1 strip Lemon Peel
- 1 Cinnamon Stick
- 1 teaspoon Cinnamon Powder
Original measure retained: its cup/spoon or fluid-volume standard is unspecified.
Instructions
- 1Rinse the rice under cold water.
- 2In a pot, combine rice and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until the water is absorbed.
- 3Add coconut milk, sugar, lemon peel, and cinnamon stick to the pot. Stir well.
- 4Cook over low heat, stirring occasionally, until the rice is creamy and the pudding has thickened (about 30 minutes).
- 5Remove the lemon peel and cinnamon stick.
- 6Pour the rice pudding into a serving dish. Sprinkle with cinnamon powder.
- 7Let it cool slightly before serving.
Substitutions
Milk → Coconut Milk
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