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Arroz con Coco

Colombia

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.

Authentic Colombia Arroz con Coco recipe
Prep
5 mins
Cook
25 mins
Difficulty
Easy
Calories
385 kcal
Serves
4
Calories are an estimate based on ingredients used

Ingredients

400glong-grain rice
400mlcoconut milk
400mlwater
1 tspsalt
1 tbspsugar
50gdesiccated coconut, toasted

Method

1

Combine coconut milk, water, salt and sugar. Bring to a simmer.

2

Add rice. Cook covered on low heat for 18-20 minutes.

3

Fluff with a fork. Stir in toasted coconut.

Chef's Tip

Toast the coconut separately until golden — it adds texture and intensifies the flavour.

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