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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
- 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
- Protein 10.39 g Good Source
- Carbs 55.07 g Moderate
- Total Fat 1.65 g Low Source
- Saturated Fat 0.69 g Low Source
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 63.99 mg High
- Sodium 101.65 mg Low Source
- Fiber 1.01 g Low Source
- Sugar 34.45 g High
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 260.35 mg Good Source
- Iron 1.01 mg Low Source
- Potassium 343.39 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 130.95 mcg_rae Moderate
- Vitamin C 0.05 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 2.46 mcg Moderate
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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