Arroz Doce

Portuguese rice pudding recipe comes straight from the Azores from my mom's recipe book. This is a traditional recipe served mostly during the Holy Spirit festivals but also enjoyed year round. Serves: 6-8 servings

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% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Add rice and water to a medium or large pot and cook on medium high.

Step 2

Once the water starts to reduce (you should see very little water), mix with a wooden spoon.

Step 3

Add the milk, cinnamon stick and stir.

Step 4

Add the sugar and lemon and stir again.

Step 5

Bring the mixture to a gentle boil and add the butter and salt. Mix again.

Step 6

Leave the mixture on medium high to continue simmering. The mixture will eventually start to thicken quite a bit. This may take between 10 and 15 minutes. Mix occasionally to keep the rice from sticking to the bottom.

Step 7

Remove the cinnamon stick from the pot.

Step 8

Once the mixture thickens, pour 3 to 4 large spoons of the rice mixture onto the eggs and mix right away to avoid turning the eggs into scrambled eggs.

Step 9

Then add the egg mixture into the pot. Mix well.

Step 10

As soon as the rice reaches a gentle boil, remove the pot from the heat.

Step 11

Pour the rice mixture onto your favourite serving dish or individual ramekins.

Step 12

Sprinkle the cinnamon evenly over the rice pudding.

Step 13

Serve warm or refrigerate to serve cold... Nelson's favourite!