Portuguese Rice Pudding

Name: Portuguese Rice Pudding
Yield: 10-12 Servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 L 3% (Homogenized) milk; 1 L Water; 1/4 lb Butter (unsalted preferably); 2 tsp Salt; Sliced zest of small lemon (count pieces of zest to ensure that all are removed later); 1 1/4 cup Arborio or Carolina Rice, soaked in water; 1 cup + 3 TBS white sugar; 6 Egg Yolks; Cinnamon (for garnish)

Thomas Panchaud @Lord_Lt_Rev_Dr_Tom

Luxembourg

This is the recipe my Vavo (Grandmother) would make for dessert on Sundays, when we would all gather at her house for dinner. It may differ from mainland Portugal, my Grandmother was from the Azores.

All I can say is when the recipe says do not stir the pot, resist the urge, don't do it. My grandmother had me standing for 2 hours stirring to make sure hers did not stick when I made this mistake.

This is the recipe my Vavo (Grandmother) would make for dessert on Sundays, when we would all gather at her house for dinner. It may differ from mainland Portugal, my Grandmother was from the Azores.

All I can say is when the recipe says do not stir the pot, resist the urge, don't do it. My grandmother had me standing for 2 hours stirring to make sure hers did not stick when I made this mistake.

Thomas Panchaud @Lord_Lt_Rev_Dr_Tom

Luxembourg

This is the recipe my Vavo (Grandmother) would make for dessert on Sundays, when we would all gather at her house for dinner. It may differ from mainland Portugal, my Grandmother was from the Azores.

All I can say is when the recipe says do not stir the pot, resist the urge, don't do it. My grandmother had me standing for 2 hours stirring to make sure hers did not stick when I made this mistake.

This is the recipe my Vavo (Grandmother) would make for dessert on Sundays, when we would all gather at her house for dinner. It may differ from mainland Portugal, my Grandmother was from the Azores.

All I can say is when the recipe says do not stir the pot, resist the urge, don't do it. My grandmother had me standing for 2 hours stirring to make sure hers did not stick when I made this mistake.

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Ingredients

10-12 Servings

1 L3% (Homogenized) milk
1 LWater
1/4 lbButter (unsalted preferably)
2 tspSalt
Sliced zest of small lemon (count pieces of zest to ensure that all are removed later)
1 1/4 cupArborio or Carolina Rice, soaked in water
1 cup+ 3 TBS white sugar
6Egg Yolks
Cinnamon (for garnish)

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Steps

1

Cover with water and soak the rice in a small bowl (not the same water as below) and set aside.
2

Combine milk, water, butter, salt and lemon in a large pot. Be sure to count pieces of zest to ensure that all are removed later.
3

Bring contents of pot just to a boil using medium heat.
4

When milk boils drain the rice from step one and add it to milk.
5

LISTEN VERY CAREFULY - IMPORTANT STEP!!! Stir a couple of times to mix then leave on LOWEST heat WITHOUT STIRRING until rice grains come to the top of liquid, it will look almost solid. This takes at least 1 hour and maybe longer depending on the kind of rice used. Test to see that the rice is soft. If not, leave a bit longer.
6

Remove pieces of lemon zest.
7

Add Sugar and stir pot for 2 to 3 minutes to dissolve
8

Lightly beat and add 6 egg yolks
9

At this point start stirring constantly until mixture thickens and looks creamy, about 5 minutes.
10

Pour into a large heatproof dish or several smaller dishes, sprinkle with cinnamon and let cool.

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Thomas Panchaud @Lord_Lt_Rev_Dr_Tom

on April 08, 2020 11:52

Luxembourg

I am a Bermudian British Canadian Portuguese former American. I am a self professed meatatarian. Vegetables are what the food eats.I learned how to cook by watching and helping my mother and grandmother, both of whom are Portuguese. Coming from a large family, I learned to cook in quantity so don't expect that my recipes are made for small families. Some tailoring may be required.I love to cook, and I love to eat. Travelling around the world, I eat at the local mom and pop restaurants rather than chains so I can taste the local fare.I hope you enjoy my recipes as much as I enjoy making them.