Portuguese Sweet Rice / Arroz Doce

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   Bring water to a boil in a 2 1/2 quart covered saucepan, stir in rice and salt.

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   Cover and reduce heat to low.

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   Simmer until water is almost evaporated, abot 20 to 25 minute Rice will still be al dente.

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   Stir in hot milk and lemon peel.

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   Stir constantly and continue to simmer until mixture starts to thicken slightly, about another 20 minute.

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   When rice is well cooked, stir in Splenda and cook until pudding has thickened to the consistancy of oatmeal.

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   Rice should be very tender, about 5 to 10 more minute

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   Remove from heat and fish out and discard lemon peel, pudding will continue to thicken as it cools.

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   Pour into large flat serving platter.

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    or individual serving plates to a thinckness of no more than 3/4 of an inch.

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    Take a pinch of cinnamon between thumb and forefinger and rub together to dust the surface of the pudding.

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    Variation.

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    Take 3 egg yolks and beat in a small bowl.

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    Tempper the eggs by putting 1/4 cup of pudding in the bowl and mixing well.

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    Add to the pudding and quickly blend inches Makes almost a custard like consistancy.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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