Arroz De Coco E Papaia (Rice with Coconut and Papaya)

Ingredients

• 1 cup rice
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 2 cups coconut milk
• 1/4 cup water
• 1 papaya , peeled, de-seeded and finely diced

Directions:

1. Thin the coconut milk with the water.
2. Add the rice, salt and cinnamon.
3. Bring to a boil, then cover and reduce heat. Simmer for 20 minutes or until the rice is done.
4. Fluff the rice with a fork and let stand covered for 10 minutes.
5. Meanwhile, cut and seed the papaya, then finely dice it. Mash half of the dice and keep the other half as-is.
6. Put both the mashed papaya and the diced papaya into the rice and mix, warming over the stove.