Arroz con leche de coco

6 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1Coconut, finely shredded & browned in butter
½cupRice (pre-cooked)
1cupBoiling liquid from coconut
1mediumOnion, finely chopped
1teaspoonSalt
2tablespoonsButter for the coconut
2tablespoonsButter for the onion

Directions

Heat the butter well, and brown the shredded coconut. In another pan, fry the onion, add the rice, salt, and heated liquid from the coconut. Let it boil, then the lower heat. Add the coconut meat and let it cook for 20-25 minutes until it is soft and dry. If necessary, add more water. Stir in the pre-cooked rice.