Ingredients

  • 2 cups rice
  • 2 cups water
  • 1/2 cup shredded sweetened coconut
  • 1 (14 ounce) can coconut milk (pref. Coco Lopez)
  • 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 (12 ounce) can evaporated milk
  • 6 whole cloves
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 2 teaspoons ground ginger
  • 1 cup raisins

Method

  • Cook the rice with water according to package directions until the liquid has just been absorbed (rice will not be thoroughly cooked). Remove from heat.
  • Warm the three milks with the cinnamon stick, cloves and ginger over medium heat for 15 minutes, stirring often.
  • Add the milk, raisins and shredded coconut to the rice and simmer until the rice is soft, about 10-15 minutes. Remove cinnamon stick and cloves.
  • Pour the rice into a low serving dish or platter. Sprinkle with ground cinnamon if desired.
  • Can be served warm or cold.