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Colombian Coconut Rice (Arroz Con Coco)
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.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 438 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
Colombian
Ingredients
- 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
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!
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Nutrition Information
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
% 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% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.