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Add a South American flair to your dinner table by introducing authentic Columbian coconut and rice dishes.
Traditionally prepared from fresh coconuts, or use coconut milk available in your local grocery store, coconut and rice has may variations and is a staple of Columbian cuisine that is both delicious and satisfying.

Simple Coconut Rice Recipe

One coconut plus 4 cups water
2 cups long grain rice (white or brown)
1-tablespoon sugar
1-teaspoon salt
1-tablespoon cooking oil

Open the coconut and set aside coconut water. Grind coconut meat and squeeze it with your hands to extract the milk. Set milk aside. Saut ground coconut in oil until browned. Add coconut milk, coconut water, sugar and salt. Cover and bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat and add rice. Cook for 20 minutes, stirring often to prevent sticking, until rice is tender. Let rice stand for 5 minutes and fluff. Serve hot as a side with meat, poultry or seafood.

If you would rather not use a fresh coconut, replace coconut and water ingredients with 4 cups store bought coconut milk and omit oil. Bring coconut milk, sugar and salt to boil. Add rice and continue recipe. Enjoy.