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Colombian Coconut Rice (Arroz Con Coco)

July 8, 2015 by Tiffany 19 Comments

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Colombian Coconut Rice: this latin rice is bursting with flavor and texture. A sweet and salty side dish that is ready in minutes. Perfect for weeknight dinners and entertaining too.

Colombian Coconut Rice: this latin rice is bursting with flavor and texture. A sweet and salty side dish that is ready in minutes. Perfect for weeknight dinners and entertaining too.

Colombian Coconut Rice

Tired of old plain white rice for dinner? Me too! In South America, we are used to eating rice everyday. As you can imagine, there are tons of variations and different recipes that we make with rice. This Colombian Coconut Rice is one of my favorite ones. It’s sweet, salty and definitely exotic.

Every spoonful is full of flavor because of the cooking technique. In Colombia, they first reduce the coconut milk over low speed and the little bits on the bottom gets toasted to perfection. Every time I make it, it’s a hit in my house. I love to serve it during dinner parties and family get togethers as well.

Colombian Coconut Rice: this latin rice is bursting with flavor and texture. A sweet and salty side dish that is ready in minutes. Perfect for weeknight dinners and entertaining too.

You can add some toasted almonds at end for a little crunch. I didn’t add them in mine, the taste reminds me so much of my childhood.  That’s why I was so adamant to get this recipe right (it took me 3 tries).  Finally I cracked the coconut code and I bring you the perfected Colombian Coconut Rice recipe with the promise you that you’ll get it right the first time.

Serve this Colombian Coconut Rice with black beans, chicken, beef, fish or whatever your heart desires! You can’t go wrong. Rice always makes a dish complete and this one in particular MAKES the dish. I just pour some in a bowl and eat it up with a spoon.

Colombian Coconut Rice: this latin rice is bursting with flavor and texture. A sweet and salty side dish that is ready in minutes. Perfect for weeknight dinners and entertaining too.

I hope you can try this delicious Colombian Coconut Rice at home. If you do, please upload a pic on Instagram and tag me @Livingsweetmoments or use the hashtag #LivingSweet. I promise to repost it.

4.41 from 5 votes
Colombian Coconut Rice: this latin rice is bursting with flavor and texture. A sweet and salty side dish that is ready in minutes. Perfect for weeknight dinners and entertaining too.
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Colombian Coconut Rice (Arroz Con Coco)
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
30 mins
 
Colombian Coconut Rice: this latin rice is bursting with flavor and texture. A sweet and salty side dish that is ready in minutes. Perfect for weeknight dinners and entertaining too.
Course: Side Dish
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Tiffany Bendayan
Ingredients
  • 1 - 14 oz Can of Coconut Milk or 13.5 oz
  • 1 cup of Long Grain White Rice
  • 1 Teaspoon of sugar
  • 1/4 Cup of Water
  • Salt + Pepper to taste
  • 1/2 cup of unsweetened coconut flakes
Instructions
  1. In a heavy bottomed pan, pour HALF A CAN (or 3/4 cup) of coconut milk. Stir frequently over low heat
  2. Scrape down the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon. It will release the coconut bits
  3. As the liquid reduces, it's going to get thicker and the coconut oil will start separating from the milk
  4. Keep stirring on low heat and scraping the bottom of the pan
  5. You will start seeing a super thick paste and little bits
  6. Finally those little bits will turn into caramel color
  7. When the bits turn into caramel color, add the rest of the coconut milk, water, rice, salt and pepper
  8. Simmer and cover with a lid until the liquid dries up and the rice is cooked
  9. If the rice is not cooked and the liquid has dried, add a bit more water
  10. Meanwhile, toast the coconut flakes on a dry pan over medium heat. Stir every few minutes to avoid burning them
  11. Toss the coconut flakes into the rice
  12. Check for seasoning
  13. Enjoy!

Colombian Coconut Rice: this latin rice is bursting with flavor and texture. A sweet and salty side dish that is ready in minutes. Perfect for weeknight dinners and entertaining too.

Filed Under: Recipes, Side Dishes Tagged With: coconut rice latin, easy coconut rice, easy rice recipes, easy side dishes, latin coconut rice, latin recipes, latin rice, rice, side dishes

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Comments

  1. Valerie says

    June 13, 2016 at 6:30 pm

    I must ask, what specific brand of coconut milk do you use? You say there are coconut bits in it? My husband is Colombian and I would love to make this for him. I’ve tried making it but it didn’t taste like the coconut rice I had in Colombia. I will be giving your recipe a try ^_^. Thanks in advance!

    Reply
    • Tiffany says

      June 13, 2016 at 6:33 pm

      Hi Valerie! I use either the Thai Brand or the Goya brand. Let me know how it comes out!

      Reply
      • A says

        January 9, 2023 at 9:28 am

        4 stars
        Choosing a coconut milk without stabilizers will facilitate the separation.

        This recipe worked in the end, but requires a couple of tweaks. You need to heat the coconut milk over higher temperatures until near the end or you will be at the stove for hours. Liquids do not heat above their boiling pint until they are greatly reduced, so there is no risk of burning the milk until it is starting to caramelize. I suggest medium high and then reduce to medium low once the paste forms.

        You will need much more water, at least 1 cup more, if you want the rice to be fully cooked. I did this in three aliquots of a little over a cup total until it was right. Next time will start with 1 1/4 cups. Make sure you let the rice sit for 15 minutes after it is done. That will allow it to fully cook and dry out a bit, giving a better texture.

        Reply
  2. Susan says

    July 6, 2016 at 4:37 pm

    So delicious. My family called it a keeper. Thanks

    Reply
    • Tiffany says

      July 6, 2016 at 6:48 pm

      You’re welcome Susan! glad you and your family liked it!

      Reply
  3. Miguel Angel says

    July 20, 2016 at 10:09 am

    Como lo pasan a español ????

    Reply
    • Tiffany says

      July 20, 2016 at 10:37 am

      Necesitas la receta en espanol Miguel?

      Reply
  4. Eunice says

    March 12, 2017 at 12:31 pm

    When do u put the sugar in?

    Reply
    • Tiffany says

      March 12, 2017 at 1:45 pm

      Step 7 Eunice, sorry

      Reply
  5. Pia Dominguez Diaz says

    June 18, 2018 at 8:51 am

    This is one of my favorite recipes of rice! Thanks

    Reply
    • Tiffany says

      June 18, 2018 at 9:31 am

      you’re welcome Pia!

      Reply
  6. Natalia RS says

    October 21, 2018 at 8:11 pm

    3 stars
    Where did you get this recipe? My family’s Arros con Coco is totally different

    Reply
    • Tiffany says

      October 22, 2018 at 9:09 am

      From a Colombian friend who taught me how to make it and I also grew up on this flavor! My nanny was Colombian and also made it this way. What is different from yours?

      Reply
  7. Allison says

    February 12, 2019 at 10:31 am

    Can you make this with brown rice?

    Reply
    • Tiffany says

      February 12, 2019 at 12:21 pm

      Yes Allison. It’ll need to cook a little longer

      Reply
  8. AJ says

    February 17, 2019 at 7:52 pm

    I tried this and it took way longer than 30 minutes and needed 1 1/2 cups of extra water. Flavor was excellent but it needed way more water than what you said to use.

    Reply
    • Tiffany says

      February 18, 2019 at 11:36 am

      Hi AJ I am so sorry it took longer to cook. What kind of rice did you use?

      Reply
  9. Jen says

    August 13, 2021 at 5:57 pm

    Hi: Can I use shredded coconut instead?

    Reply
    • Tiffany says

      August 16, 2021 at 8:30 am

      yes! just keep in mind that the rice wil be sweeter

      Reply

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