Coconut, raisins, sticky rice and winter spices make this a classic holiday treat in Puerto Rico.
Arroz con dulce is a traditional Christmas dessert in Puerto Rico. It’s name means "sweet rice," which is a fairly accurate description for this rice pudding with coconut, raisins, and spices that we normally associate with the holidays – (cinnamon, ginger, cloves). It's very popular during the holidays but you can enjoy it any time of year.
Some people like to add a little orange extract and others like to use currants or dried cranberries in place of raisins. It’s very easy to add your special touch and make it your own.
Ingredients
- 3 cups water
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 to 3 cinnamon sticks
- 6 whole cloves
- 1 piece ginger (about 1 inch, peeled and sliced)
- 1 can (14 oz) coconut milk
- 1 cup rice medium or short-grain
- 1/2 cup golden raisins
- 1/4 cup Coconut flakes sweetened
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
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Directions
- In a large pot, bring 3 cups of water to a simmer. Add the salt, cinnamon sticks, whole cloves, and ginger. Simmer for about 15 minutes until the flavors are infused into the water. Remove the spices and save the infused water.
- Add coconut milk and bring to a boil.
- Add rice, raisins, coconut flakes and sugar. Stir and reduce heat to a simmer. Cover and cook for 20 minutes, stirring a couple of times.
- Remove the lid and stir. Continue to cook for another 15 minutes or until the rice is cooked through and creamy. The water should be absorbed.
- When the rice is cooked, pour into your serving dish or individual dishes. Allow to cool and place in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
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