Title: Arroz Dulce (Sweet Rice)
Categories: Dessert
Yield: 10 Servings

1	c	Rice
1/2	c	Raisins
1 1/2		Cinnamon sticks
1	c	Sugar
1	tb	Grated gingerroot
1	c	Canned coconut cream
2	c	Milk
1/2	ts	Vanilla
1/4	c	Unsalted butter
		Ground cinnamon

Soak rice and raisins in water to cover 1/2 hour. Bring 2 cups water to boil in large saucepan. Drain rice and raisins and add to boiling water with cinnamon sticks and 1/4 cup sugar. Cook over low heat until rice is tender. Boil gingerroot in 1/2 cup water 5 minutes, strain and blend liquid with remaining 3/4 cup sugar, coconut cream, milk and vanilla. Add this mixture with butter to rice. Cover and cook over low heat until milk is absorbed, stirring every 5 to 10 minutes. Spoon into serving dish or individual custard cups, sprinkle with cinnamon and chill.

(C) 1992 The Los Angeles Times

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