Sweet coconut rice with candied ginger

Ingredients:

Dessert

• 1.5 tbsp. coconut rice
• 1 can (340 g) of low-fat sweetened condensed milk
• 1 tbsp. chopped candied ginger
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 0.5 cup diced dried mango (or dried blueberries, papaya, raisins)
• Sprigs of fresh mint for garnish, optional

Coconut rice

• 1/4 cup coconut flakes
• 2 cups instant jasmine rice
• 2 cans of 400 gr. low-fat coconut milk

Preparation:

1. In a medium saucepan, combine the rice, milk, ginger, and cinnamon over medium heat. Bring to a boil. Simmer for 3 minutes, until the liquid thickens. Remove from heat and stir in the mango. Garnish with mint, if desired.
2. Coconut rice:
   
   In a small skillet, toast the coconut over low heat until light golden brown, about 5 to 8 minutes.
3. Place the rice and coconut milk in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and let steep for 5 minutes. Stir in the coconut flakes.