Portuguese rice pudding - but it’s a french recipe from 1864!

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.

Wash and cook the rice in water, adding more water than you think you'll need.

Drain the rice and squeeze out as much water as possible (optional).

Return the rice to the pot and add butter and sugar, cover, and let it cook until the moisture is fully absorbed.

Transfer the rice to another pot or bowl and mix in raisins, candied peels, pistachios, 8 egg yolks, and 2 egg whites.

Transfer the mixture to a cake mold lined with paper (or butter) and cook in a bain marie until solid, using the toothpick test to check doneness.

Let it cool, unmold, and serve.

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