On a hot July Sunday afternoon, my sweet thooth craved for rice puddin; Coconut Rice Puddin!

Idalina's Coconut Rice Puddin

Makes 8 servings
Active Time: 45 min
Total Time: 1 hr

Ingredients: 1 cup Italian rice, 1 cup skin milk, 1 1/2 cup unsweetened coconut milk,1 1/2 cup water, 1 Tbsp butter, 1/3 cup sugar, orange and lemon ring, 1 cinnamon stick, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla, 1 or 2 eggs.
Garnish: powder cinnamon, sweetened flaked coconut, toasted or seasonal berries sauce.

Preparation: In a uncovered pot simmer the milk, 1 cup coconut milk, water, butter, orange and lemon peal, cinnamon stick and salt for 5 minutes. Add the rice . Mix well and let cook over moderate heat. When rice is tender add the sugar. Mix well and let simmer for another 5 minutes. Let cool, about 15 minutes. Add the eggs and vanilla (previously beaten with 1/2 cup unsweetened coconut milk), bring to boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer, stirring often, until most of the liquid is absorbed and rice is tender and creamy, about 25 minutes.

Garnish with powder cinnamon, sweetened flaked coconut, toasted or seasonal berries sauce.

Serve warm or cold. Enjoy!