Sweet Rice Pudding Arroz Doce Portugal Recipes

SWEET RICE PUDDING - ARROZ DOCE - PORTUGAL

Steps:

• Heat milk in 2 1/2 quart saucepan over medium-high heat until little bubbles form around the edges and the milk starts to steam.
• In a separate pan, add rice and salt. Add enough water to just cover the rice, and place the pan over medium-high heat, cover,and bring to a boil.
• Reduce the heat to medium-low and stirring constantly, cook the rice until the water evaporates, being careful not to burn it.
• Stir the scalded milk into the rice and add the orange peel, cover and simmer the rice for another 20 to 25 minutes, until it is almost done.
• When the rice is tender, remove the orange peel and stir in the sugar, continue to simmer for 5 more minutes until the sugar is dissolved.
• The pudding should be somewhat thick, like oatmeal. It will continue to thicken as it cools.
• Pour onto flat serving platters or individual dishes.
• Garnish with cinnamon in the Portuguese style: pinching some cinnamon between the index finger and thumb, dropping it close to the surface of the rice by rubbing the finger and thmb together, in a design or intials of the guest of honor and chill.
• Serve chilled or remove from the refrigerator 20 minutes before serving.

PORTUGUESE SWEET RICE (ARROZ DOCE)

Steps:

• 1. Bring water, milk, butter, and rice to a simmer. Add lemon peel, sugar, and pinch of salt.
• 2. Cook over low heat, stirring occasionally, for about 25 minutes or until rice is tender.
• 3. Remove from heat. Add in egg yolks one at a time, mixing after each addition. Stir in vanilla.
• 4. Return to heat and bring to a boil. Cook over low heat for an additional 5 minutes.
• 5. Remove lemon rind. Pour into a serving platter or individual dishes and sprinkle generously with cinnamon!