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Traditional Portuguese Rice Pudding Recipe

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Description

Portuguese rice pudding is a creamy and delicious dessert that is perfect for any occasion. This traditional dessert is made with rice, milk, sugar, and cinnamon, which are all cooked together to create a sweet and comforting pudding. The dish is typically served warm or cold and is often garnished with cinnamon or fruit.

Prep Time

The prep time for this recipe takes approximately 10 minutes.

Cook Time

The cook time for this recipe takes approximately 50 minutes.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup of rice
  • 4 cups of milk
  • 1 cup of sugar
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 1 lemon peel
  • 4 egg yolks
  • Cinnamon powder for garnish

Equipment

  • Large saucepan
  • Wooden spoon
  • Bowl
  • Whisk
  • Measuring cups and spoons

Method

  1. Rinse the rice under cold water and drain.
  2. In a large saucepan, combine the rice, milk, sugar, cinnamon stick, and lemon peel.
  3. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
  4. Reduce the heat to low and let the mixture simmer for 40-45 minutes or until the rice is tender and the pudding has thickened.
  5. In a separate bowl, whisk the egg yolks until they are light and frothy.
  6. Remove the cinnamon stick and lemon peel from the pudding and discard.
  7. Slowly pour a ladleful of the hot pudding into the egg yolks, whisking constantly to prevent the eggs from curdling.
  8. Pour the egg mixture back into the saucepan and whisk to combine.
  9. Cook the pudding for an additional 5-10 minutes or until it has thickened and coats the back of a spoon.
  10. Remove from heat and let it cool for a few minutes before serving.
  11. Garnish with cinnamon powder and serve warm or cold.

Notes

This recipe is gluten-free and can be made vegetarian by using plant-based milk instead of regular milk. You can also add raisins or other dried fruits to the pudding for added texture and flavor.

Nutrition Info

  • Serving size: 1/2 cup
  • Calories: 230
  • Total Fat: 5g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 105mg
  • Sodium: 70mg
  • Total Carbohydrates: 41g
  • Dietary Fiber: 0g
  • Sugar: 31g
  • Protein: 6g

Recipe Tips

  • Make sure to stir the pudding occasionally to prevent it from sticking to the bottom of the saucepan.
  • If the pudding is too thick, you can add more milk to thin it out to your desired consistency.
  • For a creamier pudding, you can replace one cup of milk with heavy cream.
  • If you don't have a cinnamon stick, you can use 1/2 teaspoon of ground cinnamon instead.

Enjoy this delicious and comforting Portuguese rice pudding with your family and friends!


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