Holiday Recipe Favorites: Bianca's Portuguese sweet rice pudding

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk

Almond milk is lower in calories, while evaporated milk is often less expensive.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds natural sweetness, while brown sugar can be more affordable.

egg yolks

🥗Healthier: flaxseed meal

💰Cheaper: egg substitute

Flaxseed provides a similar texture and is a plant-based option.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil offers a dairy-free alternative, while margarine can be less costly.

Rinse rice under cold water until water runs clear.

Combine rice and water in a saucepan and bring to a boil.

Reduce heat and simmer until rice is tender, about 15-20 minutes.

In a separate pot, heat milk with cinnamon stick and lemon zest until warm.

Add cooked rice to the warm milk mixture, stirring to combine.

Stir in sugar and salt, cooking over low heat until thickened, about 10-15 minutes.

Remove from heat and let cool slightly.

Whisk egg yolks in a bowl and temper with a bit of the warm rice mixture.

Slowly stir the tempered yolks back into the rice pudding.

Cook for an additional 5 minutes, stirring constantly.

Remove from heat and stir in butter and vanilla extract.

Transfer to serving dishes and sprinkle with nutmeg and additional cinnamon if desired.

Chill in the refrigerator before serving, or serve warm.

Cooking Techniques

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