Ingredients

  • 1 cup white rice (uncooked, but rinsed in a strainer)
  • 1 cup coconut milk
  • 1/2 cup water
  • pineapple juice (from reserve below)
  • 1/4 cup orange juice
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1 cup fat-free half-and-half cream
  • 1/2 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 extra large egg, beaten
  • 10 ounces unsweetened crushed canned pineapple, drained but reserve liquid
  • 1/2 cup shredded coconut
  • 2 tablespoons coconut rum
  • 1 teaspoon rum extract (or vanilla extract)

Method

  • Preheat oven to 250°F Place rice, coconut milk, water, and juices in a large (teflon preferred) pot that is oven friendly. Cook on high until boiling, then reduce heat to low and let simmer 15 minutes. Remove from stovetop and let stand 5 minutes.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine sugar, and half-and-half and mix well. Stir in cornstarch, eggs, pineapple, coconut, and rum. Add to the pot with rice and stir, mixing well. Cover and bake on low for 2-2 1/2 hours.