COLOMBIAN ARROZ CON COCO | How To Make Coconut Rice | SyS

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: milk + coconut extract

Light coconut milk reduces calories while maintaining flavor.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds sweetness with a different flavor profile.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier and adds a unique taste.

Rinse rice under cold water until the water runs clear.

Combine coconut milk, water, sugar, salt, cinnamon, and cloves in a pot over medium heat.

Stir the mixture and bring it to a gentle simmer.

Add the rinsed rice to the pot and stir to combine.

Cover the pot and reduce heat to low; cook until rice is tender, about 20-25 minutes.

Remove from heat and let it sit, covered, for 10 minutes.

Fluff the rice with a fork and fold in grated coconut, lime zest, and raisins.

Serve warm as a side dish.

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