"What's that delicious smell? A traditional Portuguese rice pudding from Avó Rosa."
Arroz Doce (Portugese Rice Pudding)
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Cook time 1hr
Serves or Makes: 10
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ingredients
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 cups water
- 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
- Rind of 1 lemon, peeled, avoiding the pith
- 2 cups white rice
- 3 cups hot milk
- 2 cups sugar
- 4 large egg yolks
- Cinnamon, to taste
Method
Step 1
Bring water, lemon rind and salt to a boil.
Step 2
Add rice and bring it back to a boil.
Step 3
Reduce to a simmer for about 10 minutes, until the water is absorbed.
Step 4
While stirring, slowly add hot milk.
Step 5
Let the rice cook for 25-30 minutes. Stir frequently and keep the heat low to prevent the rice from burning at the bottom of the pan.
Step 6
Add sugar and stir.
Step 7
Pour egg yolks into the pot through a strainer and stir well.
Step 8
Stir in the butter.
Step 9
Remove pot from heat and let it rest for 10 minutes.
Step 10
Ladle the rice into dish(es).
Step 11
Sprinkle cinnamon in a design of your choice and enjoy.