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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 natural sweetness with fewer calories.

Rinse the rice thoroughly under cold water until the water runs clear to remove excess starch.

In a saucepan, combine the rice and water.

Cook the rice over medium heat until it's soft and most of the water has been absorbed.

Pour in the coconut milk, stirring gently to combine it with the rice.

Add cocoa powder or grated cocoa to the mixture, stirring continuously to ensure it's evenly distributed.

Sprinkle in sugar to taste, remembering that the sweetness will slightly diminish once the dish cools.

If using vanilla extract, add a small amount for additional flavor and stir it into the mixture.

Reduce the heat to low and let the Koko Rice simmer gently until it thickens to a creamy consistency, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking or burning.

Once the rice pudding reaches the desired thickness and consistency, remove it from the heat.

Allow the Koko Rice to cool for a few minutes before serving.

You can serve it warm or chilled, depending on your preference.

Optionally, garnish with grated coconut, a sprinkle of cocoa powder, or some fresh fruit for added flavor and presentation.

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