THAI STICKY RICE WITH MANGOES

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A traditional Thai dessert often sold on street corners when mangoes are in season. Preparation time includes soaking time for rice.

Provided by Heirloom

Categories     Dessert

Time 4h34m

Yield 2-3 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 large mango, very ripe
1 cup glutinous rice
1 cup coconut milk
1 tablespoon unbleached cane sugar
1 dash salt
sesame seeds (optional)

Steps:

  • Rinse and soak glutinous rice for a minimum of 4 hours.
  • Using a traditional Thai rice steamer boil water in metal basin.
  • Wrap soaked and drained rice in cheesecloth and place in bamboo portion of steamer, cover with the lid to a 3 quart sauce pan so as to trap most of the steam.
  • Set timer for 25 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, peel and slice mangoes vertically off of the central pit.
  • Cut widthwise into several pieces.
  • Set aside.
  • In a small saucepan heat coconut milk, sugar and salt over low heat until hot. Do not allow to boil or the coconut milk may curdle.
  • Reserve a scant 1/4 cup of the milk mixture.
  • When rice is finished steaming remove from cheesecloth and place into saucepan holding coconut milk mixture, breaking up rice to fully soak in milk.
  • Allow to sit for no longer than 5 minutes.
  • Serve immediately using reserved coconut milk mixture to drizzle over rice and sesame seeds to sprinkle on top. Serve mangoes atop rice or beside.

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