Arroz con Coco

Rinse the rice until the water runs clear; prepare the meat, vegetables, or legumes separately.

In a wide pot, sauté an aromatic base of onion, garlic, spices, and tomatoes, if using.

Add the rice, coconut milk, raisins, and sugar, stir, and allow the ingredients to absorb the aromatic base.

Add the rice and pour in the required amount of hot water, broth, or coconut milk.

Cook covered over low heat, stirring as little as possible, until the rice is tender.

Leave the arroz con coco covered for 10 minutes, fluff with a fork, and serve.