portuguese sweet rice (arroz doce)

Name: Portuguese Sweet Rice (Arroz Doce)
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 25 min
Ingredients: 1 cup(s) white rice (i use medium grain rice. this is my preference, but feel free to use what you have on hand).; 1 cup(s) water; 3 cup(s) milk; 2 tablespoon(s) butter; 1 pinch(es) salt; 1 cup(s) sugar; 1 - lemon rind; 1/2 teaspoon(s) vanilla; 3 - egg yolks; - cinnamon

(3 ratings)

review

Recipe by

Tara Pacheco

@tnj2008

Fall River, MA

You cannot go to any gathering around here without someone bringing the sweet rice. This recipe is a sweet treat, with a rich & creamy texture. I've also attached a photo of my little one enjoying a taste of her momma's sweet rice :)

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(3 ratings)

yield serving(s)

prep time 5 Min

cook time 25 Min

Ingredients For portuguese sweet rice (arroz doce)

1 c

white rice (i use medium grain rice. this is my preference, but feel free to use what you have on hand).
1 c

water
3 c

milk
2 Tbsp

butter
1 pinch

salt
1 c

sugar
1

lemon rind
1/2 tsp

vanilla
3

egg yolks
cinnamon

How To Make portuguese sweet rice (arroz doce)

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!
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portuguese sweet rice (arroz doce)

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