Arroz Doce (Portuguese Rice Pudding)

Ingredients:

• 1 cup of rice

• 2 cups of water

• 4 cups of milk

• 1 cup of sugar

• 1 cinamon stick

• 4 egg yolks

• 1 lemon peel

• Cinnamon powder for garnish

Instructions:

1. In a saucepan, bring the rice and water to a boil.

2. Reduce the heat and let the rice simmer until the water is absorbed.

3. Add the milk, sugar, cinnamon stick and lemon peel to the pot.

4. Stir well and bring to a boil.

5. Reduce the heat and let it simmer until the rice is cooked and the pudding has thickened.

6. In a bowl, beat the egg yolks.

7. Remove the cinnamon stick and lemon peel from the pot.

8. Add a ladleful of the hot pudding to the egg yolks and whisk.

9. Slowly pour the egg yolk mixture back into the pot, stirring constantly.

10. Let the pudding cook for another 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly.

11. Remove from the heat and let it cool.

12. Serve cold, sprinkled with cinnamon powder.