🍚 Vegan Arroz con Dulce (Puerto Rican Sweet Coconut Rice)




🍚 Vegan Arroz con Dulce (Puerto Rican Sweet Coconut Rice)

Total Time: 1 hr | Prep: 10 mins | Cook: 45–50 mins | Serves: 6

This is the one that makes your whole house smell like Navidad, even if it’s the middle of July. Creamy coconut rice infused with cinnamon, cloves, and ginger—sweet but not too sweet. This arroz con dulce is dairy-free, egg-free, and packed with old-school soul.

🛒 Ingredients:

👩‍🍳 Instructions:

  1. Soak the rice:
    Rinse rice until water runs clear. Soak it in warm water for 30 minutes, then drain.

  2. Infuse the flavor:
    In a saucepan, combine water, cinnamon stick, cloves, and ginger. Bring to a boil, then simmer 10 minutes. Remove cloves and cinnamon stick before adding rice.

  3. Cook the rice:
    Add soaked rice to the infused water and cook over low heat until most water is absorbed—about 15 minutes.

  4. Add the creamy stuff:
    Stir in coconut milk, coconut cream/oat milk, sugar, and salt. Stir frequently to avoid sticking. Add raisins if using.

  5. Simmer slow:
    Continue cooking on low, stirring often, until mixture thickens to a pudding-like consistency—about 25–30 more minutes.

  6. Finish strong:
    Remove from heat. Serve warm or chilled, topped with ground cinnamon.

🧠 Mom Tips:

  • 🔥 Watch the pot! This one loves to stick if ignored—give it some love and keep stirring.

  • 🧉 Flavor bump: A splash of vanilla or a few drops of orange zest at the end? Chef’s kiss.

  • ❄️ Make it ahead: It sets up beautifully in the fridge for dessert, snacks, or even breakfast.

🥣 Why I Love It:

Arroz con dulce is tradition in a bowl. It reminds me of holiday tables, late-night novena snacks, and every warm hug I’ve ever eaten. And now, I can share it with my little ones—plant-based and just as perfect.


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