Sticky Mango Rice Delight

Ingredients

• 1 cup (200g) glutinous rice 1 cup (200g) glutinous rice
• 1 cup (240ml) coconut milk 1 cup (240ml) coconut milk
• 1/4 cup (50g) sugar 1/4 cup (50g) sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 pandan leaves (optional) 2 pandan leaves (optional)
• 2 ripe mangoes, sliced 2 ripe mangoes, sliced
• Toasted sesame seeds, for garnish Toasted sesame seeds, for garnish

Nutrition

• Calories (kcal / KJ): 350 kcal / 1465 KJ
• Fat (total, saturated): 12g, 10g
• Carbohydrates (total, sugars): 58g, 20g
• Protein: 4g
• Fiber: 2g
• Salt: 0.2g

Preparation

1. 1.
   Rinse the glutinous rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Soak the rice in water for at least 4 hours or overnight.
2. 2.
   Drain the soaked rice and transfer it to a steamer lined with cheesecloth. Steam the rice over medium heat for 25-30 minutes, or until it becomes tender and sticky.
3. 3.
   In a saucepan, combine the coconut milk, sugar, salt, and pandan leaves (if using). Heat the mixture over medium heat until it comes to a gentle simmer. Stir occasionally to dissolve the sugar.
4. 4.
   Remove the pandan leaves from the coconut milk mixture. Pour half of the coconut milk mixture over the steamed rice and gently fold it in using a wooden spoon. Let the rice absorb the coconut milk for 10 minutes.
5. 5.
   Serve the sticky rice on a plate or in a bowl, topped with the sliced mangoes. Drizzle the remaining coconut milk mixture over the mangoes. Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds for added crunch and flavor.

Treat your ingredients with care...

• Glutinous rice — Make sure to rinse the rice thoroughly to remove excess starch before soaking. This will help achieve the desired sticky texture.
• Pandan leaves — If you can't find pandan leaves, you can substitute with a few drops of pandan essence or omit it altogether. The pandan leaves add a subtle fragrance to the coconut milk.

Tips & Tricks

• Soaking the rice overnight will yield the best results in terms of texture.
• When steaming the rice, make sure to line the steamer with cheesecloth to prevent the rice from sticking to the bottom.
• To enhance the flavor, you can add a pinch of salt to the coconut milk mixture.

Serving advice

Serve the Sticky Mango Rice warm or at room temperature for the best taste and texture. It can be enjoyed as a dessert or a sweet snack.

Presentation advice

To make the dish visually appealing, arrange the sliced mangoes on top of the sticky rice in an attractive pattern. Sprinkle toasted sesame seeds over the mangoes for an added touch of elegance.