A Taste of Puerto Rico/Yvonne Ortiz

Rice with Coconut (Arroz con Coco)
Servings Prep. Time Cooking Time Calories % from Fat Fat Sodium Carbohydrates Protein Cholesterol
6 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A


INGREDIENTS:
2-1/2 tablespoons corn oil 2 cups parboiled long-grain rice 1/4 cup raisins (optional)
1/4 cup shredded coconut (preferably unsweetened) 5 cups boiling water or chicken stock 2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon white pepper



1 Heat the oil in a saucepan with a tight-fitting lid. Add the rice, raisins, if desired, and coconut. Saute lightly. Add the boiling liquid, salt, and pepepr. Cook on high heat until the liquid is absorbed. Reduce the heat to very low and cook, covered, stirring every 10 minutes, for 25 minutes.

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