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Arroz doce

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Arroz doce is a traditional Portuguese and Brazilian dessert made with rice, milk, sugar, and often flavored with cinnamon and lemon zest.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Portuguese
Calories: 521
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup short-grain rice
  • 4 cups milk
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 1 lemon zest
  • Ground cinnamon for garnish
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Method
 

  1. In a medium saucepan, combine the rice, milk, sugar, cinnamon stick, and lemon zest.
  2. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, then reduce the heat to low.
  3. Simmer the rice pudding, stirring occasionally, for about 30-40 minutes or until the rice is cooked and the mixture has thickened.
  4. Remove the cinnamon stick and lemon zest.
  5. Remove the rice pudding from heat and let it cool slightly.
  6. Serve the arroz doce warm or chilled, sprinkled with ground cinnamon on top.
  7. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 521kcalCarbohydrates: 102gProtein: 11gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 29mgSodium: 94mgPotassium: 411mgFiber: 2gSugar: 62gVitamin A: 399IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 313mgIron: 2mg

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