Arroz Doce (Sweet Rice Pudding)

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

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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