The rice of the Colombian coast, inseparable from fried fish and patacones. The slight sweetness distinguishes it from all other Latin American rices.
Colombian coconut rice — long-grain rice cooked in coconut milk until fragrant and slightly sweet. The essential side dish of Colombia's Caribbean coast.
Combine coconut milk, water, salt and sugar. Bring to a simmer.
Add rice. Cook covered on low heat for 18-20 minutes.
Fluff with a fork. Stir in toasted coconut.
Toast the coconut separately until golden — it adds texture and intensifies the flavour.
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