Brazilian recipe
Creamy Sugar-Free Rice Pudding (Arroz Doce)
A comforting Brazilian classic, this creamy rice pudding is a lighter, sugar-free version perfectly scented with cinnamon and a hint of orange zest.
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Ingredients
Orange zest for garnish
2 cups water
1 cup short or medium-grain white rice
3 cups skimmed milk
Cinnamon sticks to taste
32 level scoops powdered sugar-free sweetener
Ground cinnamon for dusting
1 dessert spoon vegetable margarine
1 tablespoon cornflour
2 cups water
1 cup short or medium-grain white rice
3 cups skimmed milk
Cinnamon sticks to taste
32 level scoops powdered sugar-free sweetener
Ground cinnamon for dusting
1 dessert spoon vegetable margarine
1 tablespoon cornflour
Where to find ingredients
Short or medium-grain rice is standard in most Gambian grocery stores; look for brands labelled as pudding or dessert rice if possible. Skimmed milk and cornflour are available at all major supermarkets and local shops. Vegetable margarine can be found in the dairy or fats aisle. Powdered sugar-free sweetener is typically found in the baking or health-food sections of larger supermarkets in Banjul or the surrounding coastal areas. Cinnamon sticks and fresh oranges for zest are easily sourced from local produce markets (lums) or greengrocers.
Preparation method
- Melt the margarine in a pan over medium heat and sauté the rice until it looks slightly translucent
- Pour in the water and cook, stirring occasionally, until the rice becomes tender
- Once the rice is cooked, add the cinnamon sticks and pour in the skimmed milk mixed with the dissolved cornflour
- Bring to a medium simmer, stirring constantly until the mixture thickens and reaches a creamy consistency
- Remove from the heat, stir in the powdered sweetener, and mix thoroughly until well combined
- Allow the rice pudding to cool slightly before serving
- Spoon into bowls, dust with ground cinnamon, and garnish with a strip of orange zest
Observations
Arroz doce is a beloved staple of Brazilian home cooking, and this sugar-free version keeps all the creamy, dreamy texture you crave without the extra sugar. By simmering short-grain rice in skimmed milk with fragrant cinnamon sticks and a whisper of orange zest, you get a cozy, soul-warming dessert that feels indulgent yet light. It is an effortless, traditional treat that fits perfectly into a balanced lifestyle, offering that nostalgic homemade flavour in every spoonful.
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