Ingredients: 2 cups short or medium grain white rice 3-4 cups water (or enough to cook the rice until very soft) 1 can (13.5 ounces) unsweetened coconut milk 1/2 teaspoon salt (to taste) Directions Rinse the rice and place in a heavy saucepan with water. Cook over medium heat until the rice is very soft and most of the water has been absorbed. Add the coconut milk and salt. Reduce the heat to low and continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until the mixture becomes thick, creamy, and sticky....

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