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Arroz Doce (Sweet Rice Pudding)

A creamy and comforting Portuguese rice pudding flavored with lemon and cinnamon. A classic dessert snack.

50m4 servings
Contains dairySHELLFISH-free
250 cal|6g protein|45g carbs|4g fat|1g fiber

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup Short-grain rice
  • 2 cups Water
  • 4 cups Milk
  • 1/2 cup Sugar
  • 1 strip Lemon peel
  • 1 Cinnamon stick
  • Ground cinnamon, for garnish

Original measure retained: its cup/spoon or fluid-volume standard is unspecified.

Instructions

  1. 1In a pot, combine the rice and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until the water is absorbed, about 15 minutes.
  2. 2Add the milk, sugar, lemon peel, and cinnamon stick. Simmer over low heat, stirring frequently, until the rice is creamy and the pudding has thickened, about 30 minutes.
  3. 3Remove the lemon peel and cinnamon stick.
  4. 4Pour the rice pudding into a serving dish and let cool.
  5. 5Sprinkle with ground cinnamon before serving.

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