Appetizers Breakfast Cuisines Desserts

Maria’s Sweet Rice (Arroz Doce)

(Aunt Sandra’s favorite)

Ingredients

  • 1 cup rice- enriched medium grain
  • 2 cups milk
  • 2 cups water
  • rind from 1 lemon
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 package lemon instant pudding mix
  • 1 cup sugar
  • ½ stick unsalted butter
  • 1½ tsp ground cinnamon

Directions

Place rice in a measuring cup with 1 cup of water for 10 minutes.

In a heavy saucepan set over moderate high heat, bring the water, lemon rind, milk and butter to a boil.

Remove lemon rind, add rice, salt to pan and stir. Adjust the heat to a simmer and cook the rice uncovered for 25 minutes stirring 2 times during the time.

Add pudding mix and sugar, stir and continue cooking for 5 more minutes.

Pour onto a large plate and let cool. Decorate the top with ground cinnamon.