Colombian Coconut Rice- Arroz Con Coco Recipe

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Colombian Coconut Rice- Arroz Con Coco
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Ingredients:

  • 2 cups long- grain rice
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 5 oz panela or... 8 tbsp. raw cane sugar
  • 4 cups water
  • 1/3 cup raisins (optional)

Directions:

  1. Place the coconut milk in a heavy sauce pan and cook over medium heat for about 30 minutes, scraping the bottom of the pan occasionally to prevent the titoté from burning. See Photo
  2. Once you have the titote, add the panela or raw sugar cane... See Photo. mix well.
  3. Add the rice and cook, stirring frequently until well coated with the titoté for 1 minute. Add the water, raisins, salt . Bring to a boil, stirring once. See Photo
  4. Reduce the heat to low and simmer gently. Cover for about 30 - 35 minutes or until the rice is tender and the water absorbed. Remove from the heat, add 3 teaspoon of butter and let it stand for 5 minutes. Serve hot and enjoy. See Photo
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 241.94 Kcal (1013 kJ)
Calories from fat 195.7 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 21.74g 33%
Cholesterol 20.83mg 7%
Sodium 569.74mg 24%
Potassium 240.68mg 5%
Total Carbs 9.34g 3%
Dietary Fiber 0.64g 3%
Protein 6.78g 14%
Vitamin C 1.2mg 2%
Iron 2.5mg 14%
Calcium 1698.8mg 170%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 90.6 Kcal (379 kJ)
Calories from fat 73.29 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8.14g 33%
Cholesterol 7.8mg 7%
Sodium 213.36mg 24%
Potassium 90.13mg 5%
Total Carbs 3.5g 3%
Dietary Fiber 0.24g 3%
Protein 2.54g 14%
Vitamin C 0.5mg 2%
Iron 0.9mg 14%
Calcium 636.2mg 170%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 6.5
    Points
  • 7
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol,
  • sugar free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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