Thai Mango Sticky Rice

Ingredients

• 2 cup Thai sticky rice , soaked overnight (glutinous rice)
• 1 can coconut milk (14 oz)
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 2 ripe mangoes (peeled and sliced)
• sesame seeds for garnish
• extra coconut cream for drizzling

Steps

1. 1

   Drain soaked sticky rice and steam in a bamboo steamer or cheesecloth-lined colander over boiling water for 20-25 minutes until tender and translucent.

2. 2

   While rice steams, heat coconut milk, sugar, and salt in a saucepan until sugar dissolves. Do not boil.

3. 3

   Transfer hot rice to a bowl and pour 3/4 of the sweetened coconut milk over it. Fold gently and let sit covered for 15 minutes to absorb.

4. 4

   Mound sticky rice on plates alongside sliced mango.

5. 5

   Drizzle remaining coconut milk and extra coconut cream over the rice. Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds.