Colombian Arroz con Coco with Sweet Coconut Rice and Spices
Savor creamy Colombian Arroz con Coco, featuring sweet coconut rice cooked with spices in just 45 minutes. A delightful side dish or dessert.
Colombian Arroz con Coco delivers a rich, sweet flavor with a creamy texture, making it an enticing dish for any meal.
Why This Recipe Works
Coconut Flavor: Using coconut milk enhances the rice's creaminess and provides a rich coconut flavor.
Perfect Texture: Steaming the rice allows it to absorb all the flavors, resulting in fluffy, moist grains.
Balanced Sweetness: The combination of sugar and cinnamon brings a delightful sweetness that complements the coconut.
Chef's Pro Tip: For the best texture, let the rice rest after cooking to allow flavors to meld.
Prep Time
20 min
Cook Time
25 min
Total Time
45 min
Servings
Ingredients
Directions
- 1
Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear to remove excess starch.
- 2
In a medium pot, combine the rice, coconut milk, water, sugar, salt, and cinnamon.
- 3
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low and cover. Cook for 20 minutes.
- 4
Remove from heat and let it sit covered for 5 minutes to steam.
- 5
Fluff the rice with a fork and stir in butter, vanilla extract, grated coconut, and raisins.
- 6
Serve warm, garnished with additional grated coconut if desired.
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Nutrition Facts
Per serving
fat
10g
carbs
63g
fiber
2g
sodium
150mg
protein
4g
calories
350




