Arroz Con Coco

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Julianne
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Arroz Con Coco
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  • Total Time 40 min Ico-add
  • Yield 4 Servings
  • Level Medium

Sweet coconut rice from the Caribbean coast of Colombia makes for an excellent side dish with fish or chicken.
 

Ingredients

  • 3 cups coconut milk, homemade or canned (about two 12 to 14 ounce cans)
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 1 1/2 cups long grain rice
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut, optional
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Directions

  1. 1. Combine the coconut milk and sugar in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil, stirring frequently and cook until the mixture darkens in color, 5 to 10 minutes.
  2. 2. Add the rice and salt, then cover; adjust the heat so the mixture simmers gently.
  3. 3. Cook until all the liquid is absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes; let stand for about 10 minutes before serving.
  4. 4. During that time, if you like, toast the coconut in a dry skillet, shaking occasionally, until lightly browned. Stir into the rice just before serving.
  5. 5. Garnish with chopped cilantro or green onion.
 
 
  • Did you know?

    In India the festival of Pongal is an occasion to prepare coconut rice. In both Telugu and Tamil the word pongal means the boiling over of rice. The dish is sometimes made with Basmati rice and mixed with channa and urad dal.