Arroz Doce (Sweet Rice Pudding)

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup Arborio Rice
• 4 cups Coconut Milk
• 1/2 cup Sugar
• 1 strip Lemon Peel
• 1 stick Cinnamon Stick
• 1/4 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon

Instructions

1. 1Rinse the 1/2 cup of Arborio rice under cold running water in a fine-mesh sieve until the water runs clear.
2. 2In a large heavy-bottomed pot, combine the rinsed 1/2 cup of Arborio rice, 4 cups of coconut milk, 1/2 cup of sugar, 1 strip of lemon peel, 1 cinnamon stick, and 1/4 teaspoon of salt.
3. 3Place the pot over medium-high heat until the mixture reaches a gentle boil (212°F or 100°C), stirring occasionally to prevent sticking. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and maintain a gentle simmer (185-205°F or 85-96°C) for 35-40 minutes. Continue to stir occasionally, especially towards the end of cooking, until the rice is tender, the liquid has been absorbed, and the pudding has thickened to a creamy consistency.
4. 4Carefully remove and discard the 1 strip of lemon peel and the 1 cinnamon stick from the pudding.
5. 5Pour the hot rice pudding into four individual serving bowls.
6. 6Evenly sprinkle each serving with 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon.
7. 7Allow the arroz doce to cool slightly for 10-15 minutes before serving; this allows the flavors to meld and the pudding to set further.

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