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Arroz con Coco Colombiano (Colombian Coconut Rice)

Olga Muñoz
Caramelized coconut rice with raisins
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Course Dinner, Lunch, Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine Colombian
Servings 6 people
Calories 188 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups Rice
  • 3 cups Water
  • 1 Can Coconut Milk
  • 1 tbsp Coconut Cream
  • 2 tbsp Cane Sugar 1 tbsp - optional
  • 2 tbsp Raisins

Instructions
 

  • Step 1:
    Rinse rice until there is very little cloudiness in the water. Use the fine mesh strainer to rinse the rice. Set aside.
    Step 2:
    In a pan, set the heat to low to medium heat, and cook down the coconut milk and coconut cream until it's reduced and the coconut solids caramelize to a light brown color.
    Step 3:
    Add in the sugar and raisins (optional) and stir. After a minute or so, add the rice, and stir. Coat the rice well.
    Step 4:
    Pour in the water, and cook until the water evaporates. Cover the pan and reduce to low heat. Cook for five minutes and serve!

Nutrition

Calories: 188kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 2gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 13gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 16mgPotassium: 197mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 4gVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 17mgIron: 2mg
Keyword Arroz con coco, coconut rice
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