Mango Sticky Rice

Ingredients

• 1 cup Sweet sticky rice (glutinous rice)
• 2 cans Coconut milk
• 0.5 cup Sugar
• 0.25 tsp Salt
• 2 large Ripe mangoes
• 1 tbsp Sesame seeds

Instructions

1. 1Place the 1 cup of sweet sticky rice in a bowl. Cover the rice with cool water and swish it around with your hands. Drain the cloudy water. Repeat this rinsing and draining process until the water runs mostly clear, then cover the rice with fresh cool water and let it soak for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight.
2. 2Drain the soaked 1 cup of sweet sticky rice very well. Transfer the drained rice to a steamer basket lined with cheesecloth or parchment paper. Steam the rice over simmering water for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the grains are tender and translucent. The rice should be cooked through.
3. 3While the rice is steaming, prepare the main coconut sauce. In a medium saucepan, combine 1.5 cans of coconut milk, 0.5 cup of sugar, and 0.25 teaspoon of salt. Heat this mixture over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the sugar is completely dissolved. Do not let the mixture boil; you just want it warm and smooth.
4. 4In a separate small saucepan, gently warm the remaining 0.5 can of coconut milk over low heat for about 5 minutes. Stir occasionally to prevent it from scorching. This will slightly thicken the coconut milk, making it perfect for drizzling.
5. 5Once the 1 cup of sweet sticky rice is cooked, carefully transfer the hot rice to a mixing bowl. Pour the warm coconut sauce you made in step 3 over the hot rice. Stir gently but thoroughly to ensure all the rice grains are coated. Cover the bowl and let the rice sit for 10 minutes to allow it to absorb the delicious sauce.
6. 6While the rice is absorbing the sauce, prepare the 2 large ripe mangoes. Peel the mangoes and slice the flesh away from the pit. Cut the mango flesh into bite-sized slices.
7. 7To serve, spoon the sauce-soaked sticky rice onto plates. Arrange the sliced 2 large ripe mangoes alongside the rice. Drizzle the slightly thickened coconut milk from step 4 over the rice and mangoes. Finally, sprinkle the top with 1 tablespoon of sesame seeds for a delightful finish.

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