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Arroz con Coco (Coconut Rice)

Name: Arroz con Coco (Coconut Rice)
Total time: 35 min
Yield: serves 4
Ingredients: 400 ml Coconut milk; 2 tbsp Sugar; 300 g Rice; 50 g Raisins; 50 g Coconut

Preparation time: 35 min
Servings: serves 4

Ingredients

serves 4

Coconut milk — to buy400 ml
Sugar — to buy2 tbsp
Rice — to buy300 g
Raisins — to buy50 g
Coconut — to buy50 g

Preparation

Pour the coconut milk into a saucepan and bring to a gentle boil, let it reduce for 10 minutes until the coconut oil starts to separate and lightly brown on the surface.
Add the sugar and let it caramelize lightly for 2-3 minutes, stirring, this step gives the rice its characteristic brown color and toasted aroma.
Add the rinsed rice and stir to coat it well.
Top up with water to cover, season with salt, cover and cook over low heat for 18 minutes without lifting the lid.
Add the raisins and grated coconut, gently fluff with a fork.
Serve alongside fried fish, it is the sweet-and-savory specialty of the Colombian coast.