Ingredients

  • 2 cups white rice
  • 2 cups coconut milk
  • 2 cups skim milk
  • 2/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
  • 2 large eggs, beaten
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 2 1/2 tbsp cinnamon sugar (2 tbsp sugar plus 1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Method

  • 1. In a large pot, bring 4 cups of water to a boil. Add the rice, cover, and simmer until most of the liquid is absorbed, about 20 minutes.
  • 2. In a separate large pot, combine the cooked rice, coconut milk, 1 cup of the skim milk, the sugar, and salt. Simmer over medium heat for 20 minutes.
  • 3. Add the remaining 1 cup of skim milk, the shredded coconut, eggs, butter, 1 tbsp of the cinnamon sugar, and vanilla and simmer until the liquid is almost completely absorbed.
  • 4. Cool for 30 minutes, then transfer to the refrigerator to cool for 1 to 2 hours. Sprinkle the remaining cinnamon sugar on top and serve.