Rum Coconut Risotto

Got this recipe from the spring gourmet gala on kauai. absolutely delicious and similar to rice pudding.

Saute risotto and melted butter.

Add 1 / 2 cup rum to saute mixture over low heat and let rice absorb the rum.

In a separate pan heat sugar , coconut milk , heavy cream , and water.

Once sugar is dissolved add the rice mixture a little at a time , stirring often.

Cook over low heat until rice is tender and creamy.

Stir into mixture vanilla , other 1 / 2 cup rum , and coconut.

Refrigerate until cold.

Serve in little dishes topped with whipped cream and candied pecans.

risotto rice, butter, rum, sugar, coconut milk, heavy cream, water, vanilla, coconut, whipped cream, pecans