Arroz con Dulce - Coconut Rice Pudding

By carvalhohm

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups Medium Grain Rice
• 6 Whole Cloves
• 1 inch piece fresh ginger, peeled
• 1 Cinnamon Stick
• 1 tsp. Salt
• 1 can (15.5 oz.) Cream of Coconut
• 1/2 cup raisins
• Whipped cream (optional)
• Ground cinnamon (optional)
• Berries (optional)

Preparation

Step 1

1. In medium bowl, add rice and enough cold water to cover by 2”. Let rice soak 1 hour; drain; set aside.

2. Meanwhile, in medium saucepan over medium-high heat, bring to boil 4 cups fresh water, cloves, ginger, cinnamon and salt. Lower heat to medium low; simmer 10 minutes. Remove and discard spices. Reserve water in saucepan.

3. Stir cream of coconut into reserved water; bring to boil. Add reserved rice and raisins. Lower heat to medium low; simmer, covered, until rice is soft and liquid is absorbed, 15-20 minutes. Transfer rice pudding to large casserole dish; transfer to refrigerator to cool.

4. To serve, scoop pudding onto serving plate. Serve with whipped cream, ground cinnamon and berries, if desired.