Mango Sticky Rice Parfait Cups 1769495703335 Mc2w

Ingredients

• 1 cup Glutinous sweet rice
• 1.5 cups Full-fat coconut milk
• 0.5 cup Granulated sugar
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 2 large Ripe Ataulfo mangoes, diced
• 1 tablespoon Toasted mung beans or sesame seeds(optional)
• 1 teaspoon Cornstarch
• 1 cup Water
• 4 sprigs Fresh mint leaves(optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Soak the glutinous rice in water for at least 4 hours, or ideally overnight, then drain thoroughly.

2. 2

   Steam the rice in a cheesecloth-lined steamer basket over boiling water for 25-30 minutes until tender and translucent.

3. 3

   While rice steams, heat 1 cup of coconut milk, 1/4 cup sugar, and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a saucepan until dissolved; do not boil.

4. 4

   Transfer the hot steamed rice to a bowl and pour the coconut milk mixture over it; cover and let sit for 20 minutes to absorb.

5. 5

   Prepare the topping sauce by heating the remaining 0.5 cup coconut milk, remaining sugar, salt, and a cornstarch slurry until thickened.

6. 6

   Begin assembly by placing a layer of the coconut sticky rice at the bottom of four clear parfait glasses.

7. 7

   Add a generous layer of diced mangoes, followed by another layer of rice, and a final layer of mangoes.

8. 8

   Drizzle the thickened coconut sauce over the top and garnish with toasted mung beans and mint before serving.