Coconut Mango Sticky Rice Sweet
A classic tropical dessert made with tender glutinous sticky rice soaked in sweet coconut milk and served with juicy ripe mango slices. Finished with a lightly thickened coconut sauce, this creamy and naturally sweet treat is both comforting and refreshing.
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups glutinous sticky rice, soaked for at least 4 hours
- 1 1/2 cups full fat coconut milk, divided
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 large ripe mangoes, peeled and sliced
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon water
Instructions
- Prepare a steamer and bring water to a gentle simmer.
- Drain the soaked sticky rice and place it evenly in the steamer basket.
- Steam the rice for 20 to 25 minutes until tender and translucent.
- In a saucepan, heat 1 cup of coconut milk with sugar and salt until dissolved, do not boil.
- Transfer the hot steamed rice to a bowl and pour the warm coconut mixture over it. Stir gently, cover, and let sit for 15 minutes to absorb.
- In the same saucepan, combine the remaining 1/2 cup coconut milk with the cornstarch slurry. Heat gently until slightly thickened.
- Spoon sticky rice onto serving plates, arrange sliced mango beside it, and drizzle with the thickened coconut sauce.
- Serve warm, at room temperature, or chilled.
Notes
- Soak the rice for at least 4 hours for proper texture, overnight is ideal.
- Do not boil the coconut milk to prevent separation.
- Use fully ripe mangoes for best sweetness and flavor.
- If the rice thickens too much after chilling, warm gently with a splash of coconut milk.
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