| Mango with Sticky Rice ~ 4 oz sticky (glutinous) white rice 3/4 cup thick coconut milk 3 tbsp sugar pinch of salt 2 ripe mangoes thin strips of lime rind to garnish 1. Rinse the sticky rice in several changes of cold water, then leave to soak overnight in a bowl of fresh cold water. 2. Drain and spread the rice in an even layer in a steamer lined with cheesecloth. Cover and steam for about 20 minutes or until the grains of rice are tender. (Note: If you notice in the rice preparation above the difference is the time allowed to soak, thereby cutting down the steaming time. ) 3. Meanwhile, reserve 3 tablespoons of the top of the coconut milk and combine the rest with sugar and salt in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, stirring until sugar dissolves, then pour into a bowl and leave to cool a little. 4. Turn the rice into a bowl and pour the coconut mixture over the rice. Stir, then leave for about 10-15 minutes. 5. Peel the mangoes and cut the flesh into slices. Place on top of the rice and drizzle with the reserved coconut milk. Garnish with lime rind strips. |
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