Coconut Rice Pudding

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups cold unsalted cooked rice
• 3 cups whole milk
• 1/2 cup well-stirred canned unsweetened coconut milk
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
• Garnish: sweetened flaked coconut, toasted

Directions

1. Simmer rice, milk, coconut milk, sugar, and salt, uncovered, in a 2 1/2- to 3-quart heavy saucepan over moderate heat, stirring frequently, until thickened, about 40 minutes. Stir in vanilla. Serve warm.