Arroz Doce Portuguese Sweet Rice Recipe

Ingredients for Arroz Doce Portuguese Sweet Rice

• 2 cups water
• White Rice
• 2 cups whole milk
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar (or to taste)
• Fresh Lemon Rind
• Ground cinnamon, to taste

How to Make Arroz Doce Portuguese Sweet Rice

1. Bring 2 cups of water to a boil in a medium saucepan.
2. Add 1 cup of uncooked rice and bring back to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes, or until the rice is tender but still slightly firm.
3. Add 2 cups of whole milk, 1/2 cup of granulated sugar, and the zest of 1 lemon. Stir constantly over medium-low heat until the mixture thickens to the consistency of oatmeal, about 15-20 minutes. Be careful not to burn the mixture.
4. Remove from heat. The Arroz Doce will continue to thicken as it cools.
5. Pour the Arroz Doce into a large serving dish and remove the lemon zest.
6. Spread the rice evenly and allow to cool completely on a wire rack. This helps to prevent it from becoming gummy.
7. For a decorative touch, gently pinch cinnamon between your fingers and sprinkle it over the Arroz Doce from about an inch above the surface, creating a delicate dusting. Alternatively, you can simply dust the top evenly with cinnamon.
8. Serve at room temperature. Refrigerate any leftover Arroz Doce in an airtight container.