Thai Sweet Sticky Rice With Mango (Khao Neeo Mamuang)

Rated: Submitted By: Michelle Photo By: maimai Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 20 Minutes Ready In: 1 Hour 30 Minutes Servings: 4

"Sweetened coconut milk flavors sticky rice, which is then served with fresh mango in this deliciously refreshing take on the traditional Thai treat."

Ingredients:

1 1/2 cups uncooked short-grain white rice 2 cups water 1 1/2 cups coconut milk 1 cup white sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 cup coconut milk 1 tablespoon white sugar 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon tapioca starch 3 mangos, peeled and sliced 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds

Directions:

1.	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.
2.	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.
3.	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.
4.	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.