Mango Sticky Rice

Ingredients

• glutinous rice (dry) — 300g
• coconut milk — 400ml
• caster sugar — 100g
• salt — 0.5 tsp
• ripe mangoes — 2 large

Method

1. 1

   Soak the glutinous rice in water for at least 3 hours or overnight.

2. 2

   Drain the rice and steam in a steamer basket lined with muslin for 20-25 minutes until tender.

3. 3

   While the rice steams, heat 300ml of coconut milk with 80g of caster sugar and a pinch of salt in a saucepan until dissolved.

4. 4

   Place the cooked hot rice in a bowl and pour the sweetened coconut mixture over it. Cover and let sit for 20 minutes to absorb.

5. 5

   Prepare a sauce by simmering the remaining coconut milk with the rest of the sugar and a pinch of salt until slightly thickened.

6. 6

   Serve the sticky rice warm with slices of fresh mango and drizzle with the coconut sauce.