Rice Dishes
Arroz con Coco
Colombia
Colombian Caribbean coconut rice: white rice cooked with coconut milk, sugar, and raisins, giving it a sweet, golden flavor. Served with fish and coastal meals.
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What it is
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Colombian Caribbean coconut rice: white rice cooked with coconut milk, sugar, and raisins, giving it a sweet, golden flavor. Served with fish and coastal meals.
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Golden, sweet, sticky coconut rice with raisins, fragrant with coconut, served with fish or coastal stews.
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