When we were on furlough from our ministry in Portugal, supporters and others often asked about Portuguese cuisine. What was it like? Was it hot and spicy? What were some of the things we ate? So, I thought that I would put the recipes of some of our favorite Portuguese foods. I’ll start with a traditional Christmas confection (though it is popular at any time of the year):
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| Minho is in the north of Portugal |
Arroz-Doce Minho (Rice Pudding made in the manner of Minho)
(It takes approximately 45 minutes to make this dessert, which serves 6.)
Ingredients:
2 cups of short-grain white rice
2 cups of sugar (I generally use less)
4 egg yolks
1 and 1/2 quarts of milk
salt, grated lemon zest, and cinnamon to taste
Add the rice to a pan of boiling water, seasoned with a little salt, and after the water comes back to a boil, keep it on the burner for 5 more minutes. Drain off the water.
In another pan, pour in the milk, and the grated lemon zest, and bring it to the boil; add the drained rice. Cook it at a very low temperature. Add the sugar, and cook for ten more minutes. Take it off of the heat, and let it cool a little while. Take a little of the rice mixture, and put it in a bowl. Add the egg yolks one at a time, mixing them well. Then add the rice in the bowl back to the rest of the cooked rice. Cook the mixture with the eggs without boiling.
Divide the cooked rice pudding among some small dessert bowls. Let cool. Decorate with cinnamon as you can see in the photo.
WARNING: this rich dessert can become addictive! 🙂
The Portugal Years 