Island Rice Pudding

A new twist on an old favorite just for RSC#8! The secret is the fresh grated ginger... ;)

• Ready In: 40 mins
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 2  cups water
• 1  cup arborio rice
• 1  pinch salt
• 2  cups milk
• 1⁄4-1⁄2 cup sugar
• 1  teaspoon cinnamon
• 1  tablespoon  grated fresh ginger
• 1⁄2 cup raisins
• 1  cup dried shredded coconut
• 1  cup  fresh papaya, diced

Directions

1. Bring water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Add rice & salt. Cover & cook on low heat until almost all the water is absorbed, about 15 minutes.
2. Add milk & cook uncovered, stirring frequently until about 1/2 the milk is absorbed. Stir in the 1/4c sugar, cinnamon, ginger, and raisins. Continue to cook until the rice is soft & the milk is absorbed.
3. Stir in coconut. Gently fold in papaya. Taste & add more sugar, if desired.
4. Serve warm or cold.