Arroz con Coco

Name: Arroz con Coco
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Colombia
Ingredients: 2 cups white rice; 2 cups coconut milk; 1/2 cup grated coconut, toasted until dark and dry (titoté); 1/4 cup raisins; 1 teaspoon sugar; Salt, to taste

6 servings10 min prep30 min cookEasy Colombia

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The Story Behind It

The Tale of Arroz con Coco

Story updated September 17, 2026

Arroz con coco, rice cooked in coconut milk until the natural sugars caramelize into a dark, nutty base, is a staple of Colombia's Caribbean coast. It reflects the region's Afro-Colombian heritage, blending African, indigenous, and Spanish cooking traditions along a coastline lined with coconut palms.

Ingredients

Scale:· 6 servings

2 cups white rice
2 cups coconut milk
1/2 cup grated coconut, toasted until dark and dry (titoté)
1/4 cup raisins
1 teaspoon sugar
Salt, to taste

Instructions

1Simmer the coconut milk in a pot until the oil separates and the solids turn deep golden brown (titoté), stirring frequently.
2Add the toasted grated coconut, sugar, and salt to the titoté.
3Stir in the rice and enough water to cook it, about 2 1/2 cups.
4Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 18-20 minutes until the rice is tender.
5Fold in the raisins during the last 5 minutes of cooking.
6Fluff with a fork and serve alongside fried fish or coastal seafood dishes.

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