Arroz doce (Sao Tomean Rice Pudding)

Arroz doce (Sao Tomean Rice Pudding) is a traditional Sao Tomean recipe for a classic dessert of sweetened long-grain rice cooked in water and coconut milk. The full recipe is presented here and I hope you enjoy this classic Sao Tomean version of: Sao Tomean Rice Pudding (Arroz doce).

prep time

20 minutes

cook time

20 minutes

Total Time:

40 minutes

Additional Time:

(+40 minutes marinating)

Serves:

Rating:

Tags : Vegetarian Recipes Spice Recipes Dessert Recipes Sao-tome Recipes

Ingredients:

1 cup (tea) of long grain rice (typically Indian basmati)
4 cups (tea) of water
1 tsp of salt
2 cups (tea) of coconut milk
1 cinnamon stick
1 clove
4 large strips of lemon zest (use a potao peeler)
1 cup (tea) of sugar
ground cinnamon, to garnish

Method:

Combine the water and salt in a saucepan. Bring to a boil then add the rice. Cook at a simmer for about 20 minutes, until the rice is tender.

Now mix in the coconut milk, cinnamon stick, cloves and lemon peel. Bring to a boil and cook for five minutes.

At this point stir in the sugar, return to a boil and cook for about five minutes. Remove and discard the lemon zest, cinnamon stick and cloves.

Divide the rice pudding between dessert bowls and garnish with ground cinnamon.

Allow to cool completely then chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours. Serve cold.