Name: Coconut Rice Pudding
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 hr
Yield: Makes 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups cold unsalted cooked rice; 3 cups whole milk; 1/2 cup well-stirred canned unsweetened coconut milk; 1/3 cup sugar; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla; Garnish: sweetened flaked coconut, toasted

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Recipe information

Total Time
1 hr
Yield
Makes 4 servings

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups cold unsalted cooked rice

3 cups whole milk

1/2 cup well-stirred canned unsweetened coconut milk

1/3 cup sugar

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon vanilla

Garnish: sweetened flaked coconut, toasted

Preparation

Simmer rice, milk, coconut milk, sugar, and salt, uncovered, in a 2 1/2- to 3-quart heavy saucepan over moderate heat, stirring frequently, until thickened, about 40 minutes. Stir in vanilla. Serve warm.

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