COCONUT RICE PUDDING

Steps:

• In a medium saucepan, bring the water to a boil; add stick cinnamon and lime peel.
• Reduce heat, simmer covered, for 5 minute.
• Add rice; return to boiling.
• Simmer, covered, for 20 min., or until all the liquid is absorbed and the rice is tender.
• Stir in the milk, sugar and salt. Simmer over medium to low heat, stirring frequently, for 40 minute or until most of the liquid is absorbed.
• Remove from heat. Discard cinnamon and lime peel.
• Preheat broiler.
• In a medium bowl, combine egg yolks and vanilla.
• Spoon a few tablespoonsof the hot rice mixture into egg yolk mixture.
• Stir egg yolk mixture and 1 1/4 cups shredded coconut back into rice mixture.
• Transfer rice mixture to a 2-quart square baking dish. Top with remaining 1/2 cup coconut and the butter pieces; sprinkle with ground cinnamon.
• Broil for 3-4 minute or until coconut is golden brown.
• Serve warm.