Brazilian Rice Pudding - Arroz Doce

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk

Almond milk reduces calories and is dairy-free.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey is a natural sweetener with unique flavors.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil adds richness while being dairy-free.

cinnamon

🥗Healthier: nutmeg

💰Cheaper: allspice

Nutmeg provides a warm flavor profile.

Get a large pot and turn on the heat.

Add rice, water, and 2 cinnamon sticks to the pot.

Cook the rice until the water evaporates.

Once the water has evaporated, add sugar and milk to the pot.

Turn the heat high to bring it to a boil, then lower the heat until it thickens.

When the mixture thickens and you can see the bottom of the pot when stirring, turn off the heat.

Pour into a serving bowl and sprinkle ground cinnamon on top.

Cooking Techniques

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