Creamy Rice Pudding (Arroz Doce)

Ingredients

• 100 grams (1/2 cup) medium-grain rice
• 400 ml (1 3/4 cups) water
• 700 ml (about 3 cups) milk
• 225 grams (1 cup) granulated sugar
• Lemon peel
• Cinnamon powder for garnish
• 2 cinnamon sticks
• A pinch of salt

Instructions

1. 1

   In a medium saucepan, pour the water, lemon peel, one cinnamon stick and a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil on a high heat.

2. 2

   When starts boiling, remove the cinnamon stick. Reduce to low heat and add the rice. Stir and cook the rice for 10 to 12 minutes, stirring occasionally.

3. 3

   Meanwhile, in a saucepan, pour the milk and the remaining cinnamon stick. Boil on a medium-high heat. When starts boiling, turn off the heat and remove the cinnamon stick.

4. 4

   When the rice is cooked, pour the milk into the rice pan. Stir and boil on a medium-low heat until obtain a creamy mixture (about 20 to 25 minutes), stirring occasionally.

5. 5

   Remove the lemon peel and add the sugar. Stir and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

6. 6

   Turn off the heat, pour the rice in a large bowl or in individual bowls and garnish with cinnamon powder.

7. 7

   Allow to cool to room temperature and serve.