Sweet Rice from Vila Franca

Choose the rice and bring it to a boil with 1 liter of water, lemon peel, and a pinch of salt

Cook, stirring with a wooden spoon

Remove some of the milk and warm up the rest

When the water has dried, add the hot milk

Continue cooking and stirring

Add the sugar and check if the rice is cooked: it should not be too hard or overcooked

Beat the eggs with a little reserved milk

Remove the pan from the heat and add the eggs

Bring to a boil again and stir until it starts to simmer

Transfer to a baking dish and decorate with cinnamon

Serve 12 portions.