THAI SWEET STICKY RICE WITH MANGO (KHAO NEEO MAMUANG)

THAI SWEET STICKY RICE WITH MANGO (KHAO NEEO MAMUANG) image

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2 cups short-grain white rice, uncooked
2 cups water
2 cups (divided) coconut milk
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup coconut milk
1 cup white sugar
1 tablespoon white sugar
1 tablespoon tapioca starch
3 mangos, peeled and sliced
1 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted

Steps:

Combine the rice and water in a saucepan; bring to a boil; cover and reduce heat to low. Simmer until water is absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes.
While the rice cooks, mix together 1 1/2 cups coconut milk, 1 cup sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a saucepan over medium heat; bring to a boil. Remove from heat and set aside.
Stir the cooked rice into the coconut milk mixture; cover. Allow to cool for 1 hour.
Make a sauce by mixing together 1/2 cup coconut milk, 1 tablespoon sugar, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and the tapioca starch in a saucepan; bring to a boil.
Place the sticky rice on a serving dish. Arrange the mangos on top of the rice. Pour the sauce over the mangos and rice. Sprinkle with sesame seeds.