Arroz Con Dulce(Rice Pudding) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. rice (either long grain or short grain)
1 large ripe coconut
1 (5 oz.) can evaporated milk
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
1 tsp. ground cloves
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. vanilla extract
1/2 c. seedless black raisins
1 1/2 c. sugar
1 tsp. butter or margarine
1/2 c. cracker crumbs (cinnamon and nutmeg may be used instead)

Preparation

Place rice in a saucepan with water to cover and let stand at room temperature for at least 5 hours or preferably overnight.