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Arroz Doce (Portuguese Rice Pudding)

Name: Arroz Doce (Portuguese Rice Pudding)
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 200 g short-grain rice (Carolino or arborio); 500 ml water; 1 pinch of salt; 750 ml whole milk; 1 cinnamon stick; 1 strip of lemon peel; 150 g sugar; Ground cinnamon, for dusting

Creamy Portuguese rice pudding perfumed with lemon and cinnamon, the classic comfort dessert found at every family table and festival.

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1Rinse the rice briefly and drain.

2Simmer the rice with the water, salt, cinnamon stick and lemon peel, covered, for 15 min until the water is absorbed.

3Remove the lemon peel and cinnamon stick. Add the milk and sugar and simmer gently, stirring often, for 15-20 min until thick and creamy.

4Spoon into a shallow dish, smooth the top, and let cool completely.

5Just before serving, dust generously with ground cinnamon.