Arroz con dulce
Rice cooked in coconut milk with ginger, clove and cinnamon, served cold and cut into squares. It is denser and more heavily spiced than European rice pudding. It shows up above all at Christmas, next to tembleque and coquito.
Example
On a Puerto Rican Christmas table, arroz con dulce arrives cold and cut in squares rather than in a bowl with a spoon.
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Frequently asked questions
Is it like rice pudding?
Only from a distance. This uses coconut milk and a strong ginger and spice mix, and it is eaten cold and firm.
Does it contain alcohol?
No. The one with rum is coquito, which is a drink served alongside.
