Coconut rice pudding / Arroz con leche de coco

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: regular milk

Almond milk is lower in calories, while regular milk is more accessible.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds a unique flavor, while brown sugar is often less expensive.

raisins

🥗Healthier: dried cranberries

💰Cheaper: chopped dates

Dried cranberries offer a tart flavor, while dates are usually cheaper.

coconut flakes

🥗Healthier: toasted almonds

💰Cheaper: shredded coconut

Toasted almonds add crunch, while shredded coconut is often less expensive.

Open the cans and wash them off.

Measure 7 ounces of cream of coconut and add it to a measuring cup.

Add 1.5 cups of cooked rice to the measuring cup.

Add the can of evaporated milk to the mixture.

Add the cream of coconut to the pot.

Add half a cup of grated coconut to the pot.

Add the lime peel and the cinnamon stick to the pot.

Constantly stir the rice to prevent it from burning or sticking to the pot.

Add a pinch of salt to the pot (optional).

Add 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract to the pot.

Add half a can of condensed milk to the pot (optional).

Add raisins to the mixture, adjusting the amount to taste.

Cook until the rice mixture thickens.

Cooking Techniques

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