Creamy Vegan Coconut Rice Pudding

Bring water and brown rice to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until rice is tender and liquid has been absorbed, 45 to 50 minutes.

Combine cooked rice, coconut milk, soy milk, raisins, agave nectar, margarine, star anise, vanilla extract, and cinnamon in a pot. Bring to a boil over medium heat and reduce to a simmer. Cover and cook for 10 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to set until liquid is absorbed, about 10 minutes. Remove star anise and garnish with almonds.