Arroz con Dulce

Name: Arroz con Dulce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Caribbean
Ingredients: 1.5 cups medium-grain white rice, soaked; 3 cups water; 1 can full-fat coconut milk; 1 can cream of coconut; 4 cinnamon sticks; 6 whole cloves; 1 inch fresh ginger, sliced; 1 star anise pod; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/2 cup raisins, soaked; 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon

A traditional coconut rice pudding infused with warm spices and raisins, chilled until firm and fragrant.

55 minMediumServes 6380 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1.5 cups medium-grain white rice, soaked
3 cups water
1 can full-fat coconut milk
1 can cream of coconut
4 cinnamon sticks
6 whole cloves
1 inch fresh ginger, sliced
1 star anise pod
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 cup raisins, soaked
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon

Instructions

1

Combine 3 cups water, 4 cinnamon sticks, 6 whole cloves, 1 inch sliced fresh ginger, and 1 star anise pod in a saucepan.
2

Simmer for 10 minutes, then strain and discard the whole spices.
3

Add strained spice tea, 1 can full-fat coconut milk, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1.5 cups soaked medium-grain white rice to a large pot over medium heat.
4

Bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat to low, and cook 15 minutes.
5

Stir in 1 can cream of coconut and 1/2 cup soaked raisins, then cook uncovered over low heat for 12 minutes while stirring.
6

Transfer to a platter, dust with 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon, cool completely, and chill.

Questions

How long does Arroz con Dulce keep?

Keep it covered in the refrigerator and eat it within three days.

Can I halve or double Arroz con Dulce?

Yes. As written it serves 6. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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