Colombian Coconut Rice (Arroz Con Coco)

Name: Colombian Coconut Rice (Arroz Con Coco)
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 14 oz coconut milk; 1 cup long grain white rice; 1 Teaspoon sugar; 1/4 Cup water; salt + pepper to taste; 1/2 cup coconut flakes

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Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings
4 servings
Calories
438 kcal
Course
Side Dish
Cuisine
Colombian

Colombian Coconut Rice (Arroz Con Coco)

Kira Merritt

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Colombian Coconut Rice: this latin rice is bursting with flavor and texture. A sweet and salty side dish that is ready in minutes. Perfect for weeknight dinners and entertaining too.

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Ingredients

Servings

14 oz coconut milk (1 can)
1 cup long grain white rice
1 Teaspoon sugar
1/4 Cup water
salt + pepper to taste
1/2 cup coconut flakes unsweetened

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Instructions

In a heavy bottomed pan, pour HALF A CAN (or 3/4 cup) of coconut milk. Stir frequently over low heat
Scrape down the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon. It will release the coconut bits
As the liquid reduces, it's going to get thicker and the coconut oil will start separating from the milk
Keep stirring on low heat and scraping the bottom of the pan
You will start seeing a super thick paste and little bits
Finally those little bits will turn into caramel color
When the bits turn into caramel color, add the rest of the coconut milk, water, rice, salt and pepper
Simmer and cover with a lid until the liquid dries up and the rice is cooked
If the rice is not cooked and the liquid has dried, add a bit more water
Meanwhile, toast the coconut flakes on a dry pan over medium heat. Stir every few minutes to avoid burning them
Toss the coconut flakes into the rice
Check for seasoning
Enjoy!

Nutrition Information

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Calories 438kcal (22%) Carbohydrates 43g (14%) Protein 6g (12%) Fat 28g (43%) Saturated Fat 25g (125%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0.4g Monounsaturated Fat 1g Sodium 20mg (1%) Potassium 329mg (9%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 34mg (3%) Iron 4mg (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 438 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	438kcal	22%
Carbohydrates	43g	14%
Protein	6g	12%
Fat	28g	43%
Saturated Fat	25g	125%
Polyunsaturated Fat	0.4g	2%
Monounsaturated Fat	1g	5%
Sodium	20mg	1%
Potassium	329mg	7%
Fiber	2g	8%
Sugar	2g	4%
Vitamin C	1mg	1%
Calcium	34mg	3%
Iron	4mg	22%