Dairy-Free Mango Sticky Rice Bites

Ingredients

• 1 cup Glutinous rice
• 1 1/2 cups Water
• 1 can Coconut milk
• 1/4 cup Sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon Salt
• 2 mangoes Ripe mangoes
• 1 tablespoon Toasted sesame seeds

Instructions

1. 1Rinse the 1 cup of glutinous rice under cold running water in a fine-mesh sieve until the water runs completely clear. Transfer the rinsed rice to a medium bowl and add enough cold water to cover the rice by 1 inch (2.5 cm). Let the rice soak for 2 to 8 hours.
2. 2Drain the soaked 1 cup of glutinous rice thoroughly. Place the drained rice in a steamer basket lined with parchment paper or a clean kitchen towel. Set the steamer basket over a pot of boiling water, ensuring the water does not touch the rice, then cover tightly and steam for 30-35 minutes, or until the rice grains are translucent and tender when tasted.
3. 3While the rice is cooking, prepare the coconut sauce: In a medium saucepan, combine the 1 can of coconut milk, 1/4 cup of sugar, and 1/4 teaspoon of salt. Heat this mixture over medium heat (around 325°F / 160°C), stirring constantly, until the 1/4 cup of sugar is completely dissolved. Reduce the heat to low (around 225°F / 107°C) and let the sauce simmer gently for 5 minutes.
4. 4Transfer the hot, cooked 1 cup of glutinous rice to a medium bowl. Pour half of the prepared coconut sauce over the rice and stir gently with a spoon to ensure all the rice grains are evenly coated with the sauce.
5. 5Allow the sauced rice to cool in the bowl for 10-15 minutes, until it is comfortable to handle. Once slightly cooled, use clean hands to shape the sticky rice into small, bite-sized balls, each about 1 inch (2.5 cm) in diameter.
6. 6Peel the 2 ripe mangoes. Carefully cut the mango flesh away from the pit, then cut the mango flesh into 1/2-inch (1.25 cm) cubes.
7. 7Arrange the sticky rice bites and the 1/2-inch mango cubes on a serving plate. Drizzle the remaining coconut sauce evenly over both the rice bites and the mangoes, then sprinkle the 1 tablespoon of toasted sesame seeds over the entire dish before serving.

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