Arroz con coco (Colombian sweet coconut rice with raisins)
Fragrant rice cooked in reduced coconut milk with plump raisins, the sweet and savoury side that goes with fried fish on the Colombian coast.
- Time40 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £0.50 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Estimated nutrition per serving
- 336kcal
- 49.3gcarbs
- 8.9gof which sugars
- 13gfat
- 11.4gsaturates
- 5gprotein
- 1.3gfibre
- 1.0gsalt
A rough estimate worked out from the ingredients, for the serving size above. It is a guide only and not medical advice. If you count carbs or manage diabetes, check with your own tools and your care team.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Rinse the rice in a sieve under cold water until it runs clear. Drain well.
- 2
Pour the coconut milk into a wide, heavy saucepan. Simmer uncovered over a medium heat for 8 to 10 minutes, stirring, until it has reduced by about a third and looks slightly golden and oily at the edges.
10 min - 3
Add the rice, water, raisins, sugar and salt. Stir once and bring to the boil.
- 4
Turn the heat to the lowest setting, cover tightly, and cook for 15 minutes without lifting the lid.
15 min - 5
Take off the heat and leave covered for 10 minutes. Fluff with a fork and serve with fried fish, chicken or patacones.
10 min
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.
