Mango Sticky Rice

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cup s sticky (glutinous) rice, soaked in water for at least 4 hours
• 1 can (14 oz) coconut milk
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 2 ripe mangoes, peeled and sliced
• 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
• extra coconut cream, for drizzling

Steps

1. 1

   Drain the soaked rice. Steam in a bamboo steamer or steamer basket lined with cheesecloth for 20-25 minutes until tender and translucent.

2. 2

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

3. 3

   Transfer hot steamed rice to a bowl. Pour about 3/4 of the coconut sauce over the rice. Gently fold to combine. Cover and let sit for 15 minutes to absorb.

4. 4

   Mound sticky rice on plates. Fan mango slices alongside.

5. 5

   Drizzle remaining coconut sauce and extra coconut cream over the top. Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds.