Portuguese Sweet Rice (Arroz Doce)

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   Turn stove to maximum. In a large pot add water. Peel most of the rind from one lemon and add the peels to the pot. Set lemon aside and turn stove down to medium.

2. 2

   Add salt and margarine.

3. 3

   When water is boiling, add rice. Stir constantly.

4. 4

   When most of the liquid boils away, add 1/2 cup of milk. Stir. Repeat this step until all the milk is added.

5. 5

   Remove rind from pot.

6. 6

   Grate the rest of the lemon zest and add it. Add sugar. Remove pot from element.

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   Slowly stir in egg yolks. (add a little bit of milk to the yolks first).

8. 8

   Return pot to the element just until the rice boils. Stir constantly to avoid burning!

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   Pour into casserole dish and allow to cool slightly before covering.

10. 10

    Just before serving, sprinkle cinnamon on top.

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    Tip: for a stronger lemon flavour, use two lemons. Peel most of the rind from one for the cooking process, and grate most of the zest from a second lemon to add at the end. For a weaker flavour, use only one lemon and make it stretch for both.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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