Thai Mango Sticky Rice with Coconut Milk

Ingredients

• 1 cup cup glutinous (sticky) rice
• 1 cup cup coconut milk
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 large ripe mango
• 1/4 cup extra coconut milk for drizzling
• 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds (optional garnish)(optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Rinse the sticky rice until water runs clear, then soak in water for 20 minutes.

2. 2

   Drain the rice and place it in a steamer basket; steam over boiling water for 20‑25 minutes until tender.

3. 3

   While the rice steams, combine 1 cup coconut milk, sugar, and salt in a saucepan; heat gently until sugar dissolves, then remove from heat.

4. 4

   When rice is done, transfer to a bowl and pour the sweetened coconut milk over it, stirring to coat; let sit 5 minutes to absorb.

5. 5

   Peel and slice the mango into thin wedges.

6. 6

   Serve the coconut‑infused sticky rice on plates, top with mango slices, and drizzle with the remaining coconut milk; sprinkle toasted sesame seeds if desired.