Creamy Green Banana Rice Pudding

1.Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear to remove excess starch.

2.In a large saucepan, combine the coconut milk, water, and salt. Bring to a gentle boil over medium heat.

3.Add the rinsed rice to the saucepan, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking. Reduce the heat to low and cover the saucepan.

4.Cook the rice for about 15 minutes, or until it is tender and has absorbed most of the liquid.

5.While the rice is cooking, peel and slice the green bananas into thin rounds.

6.In a separate pan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the sliced bananas and sauté for about 5 minutes until they are slightly softened.

7.Once the rice is cooked, add the sautéed bananas, sugar, vanilla extract, and ground cinnamon to the saucepan with the rice. Stir well to combine all the ingredients.

8.Continue to cook the mixture over low heat for an additional 10 minutes, stirring frequently, until the pudding thickens to your desired consistency.

9.If using, stir in the chopped nuts and raisins, and cook for another 2 minutes.

10.Remove the saucepan from the heat and let the pudding cool slightly before serving.

11.Serve the pudding warm or chilled, garnished with additional cinnamon or nuts if desired.