Sweet Coconut Puerto Rican Rice

1. 1

   Place the rice in a fine mesh strainer and rinse under cold water until the water runs clear.

2. 2

   Place the rice in a large bowl and cover with water.

3. 3

   Soak for two hours.

4. 4

   Heat the coconut milk, salt, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, nutmeg and sugar in a large saucepan or Dutch oven over moderately high heat.

5. 5

   Bring to a boil, reduce the heat, cover, and simmer for 10 minutes.

6. 6

   Drain the rice and add it to the pan with the coconut milk mixture.

7. 7

   Bring to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer until the rice has absorbed all of the liquid, about 40 minutes.

8. 8

   Remove and discard the cinnamon stick, ginger and cloves.

9. 9

   Stir in the raisins and spread onto a serving platter, then cool at room temperature, and refrigerate until thoroughly chilled.

10. 10

    Serve cold.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.