Portuguese Rice Pudding

👨‍🍳 Instructions:

1. Cook the Rice Boil rice in water until tender. Drain any excess water if needed.
2. Infuse the Milk Heat milk with lemon zest until just below simmering. In a separate bowl, whisk egg yolks and temper them by slowly adding a bit of the hot milk while whisking.
3. Make the Creamy Base Add tempered eggs to the milk, then stir in sugar, butter, vanilla, and salt.
4. Combine & Simmer Mix the milk mixture with the cooked rice. Simmer gently for 15–20 minutes until thick and creamy, like oatmeal.
5. Cool & Decorate Remove lemon zest. Pour into serving dishes and let cool. Sprinkle cinnamon on top—some use stencils to make traditional patterns.