Portuguese Sweet Rice
Portuguese Sweet Rice is a stovetop rice pudding with a velvety finish, where warm milk and sugar gently cook the grains until tender before eggs are whisked in for richness. It tastes softly sweet and custardy with a comforting, homestyle feel. Serve it warm for dessert or an afternoon treat.
- Prep5 mins
- Cook1 hr
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Portuguese Sweet Rice, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 34 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 10 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 91 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
How it scores for each health goal
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- 64
- Heart Health
- 52
- Metabolic
- 17
- Digestive
- 34
- Inflammatory
- 37
- Performance
- 41
- General Wellness
- 1
In a large saucepan over high heat, combine the sugar and the milk.
- 2
When bubbles appear around the edges, stir in the rice and lower the heat to medium-low.
- 3
Cook for 60 minutes, stirring often, until the rice is tender; do not let it boil.
- 4
Remove from the heat and vigorously stir in the beaten eggs, a little at a time, until fully incorporated.
- 5
Serve warm.
- Calories 271.54 kcal Moderate 14%
- Protein 10.39 g Good Source 21%
- Carbohydrate 55.07 g 20%
- Total Fat 1.65 g Low Source 2%
- Saturated Fat 0.69 g Low Source 3%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 63.99 mg High 21%
- Sodium 101.65 mg Low Source 4%
- Dietary Fiber 1.01 g Low Source 4%
- Total Sugars 34.45 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 260.35 mg Good Source 20%
- Iron 1.01 mg Low Source 6%
- Potassium 343.39 mg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin A 130.95 mcg Moderate 15%
- Vitamin C 0.05 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 2.46 mcg Moderate 12%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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About This Recipe
Portuguese Sweet Rice is made with 4 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 1 hr 5 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Eggs, Milk, Sugar, and White Rice. Each serving provides about 271.54 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Portuguese Sweet Rice made of?
- The main ingredients are Eggs, Milk, Sugar, White Rice. The full list of 4 is above.
- How long does it take to make Portuguese Sweet Rice?
- About 1 hr 5 mins in total: 5 mins to prepare and 1 hr to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 271.54 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Portuguese Sweet Rice easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 4 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Portuguese Sweet Rice healthy?
- Portuguese Sweet Rice has an easyChef Pro health score of 42/100. Per serving, it provides 271.54 calories and 10.39 g of protein, or 21% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of calcium. It contains Eggs and Milk, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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