Arroz Doce (Portuguese Rice Pudding)

Method

1. 1
   • white rice 200 g
   • water 5 dl
   • salt 1 pinch

   Simmer the rice — Bring the water to a boil with a pinch of salt, add the rice and simmer for 8-10 minutes until most of the water is absorbed.

   ⏱10 min
2. 2
   • white rice 200 g
   • milk 1 l
   • lemon zest 1 tsp
   • cinnamon stick 1

   Cook rice in spiced milk — Add the milk, lemon zest and cinnamon stick, and simmer gently over low heat for 20 minutes, stirring often, until the rice is very tender and the mixture is creamy.

   ⏱20 min
3. 3
   • lemon zest 1 tsp
   • cinnamon stick 1
   • white sugar 150 g

   Remove aromatics and sweeten — Remove the lemon zest and cinnamon stick, then stir in the sugar until fully dissolved.

   ⏱1 min
4. 4
   • white rice 200 g
   • egg yolk 4

   Temper and stir in yolks — Temper the egg yolks by whisking in a ladleful of the hot rice mixture, then stir the tempered yolks back into the pan. Cook over low heat for 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly, until glossy and thickened; do not let it boil.

   ⏱3 min
5. 5
   • ground cinnamon 2 tsp

   Chill and decorate the pudding — Pour into a serving dish or individual bowls, smooth the top, and dust generously with ground cinnamon in a decorative pattern. Chill or serve warm.