No Soak Mango Sticky Rice (Thai Sweet Coconut Rice Recipe)

glutinous rice

🥗Healthier: brown rice

💰Cheaper: regular rice

Brown rice adds fiber while regular rice is more accessible.

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: coconut cream

Light coconut milk reduces calories while coconut cream is a richer alternative.

ripe mango

🥗Healthier: papaya

💰Cheaper: canned mango

Papaya offers similar sweetness and texture, while canned mango is often less expensive.

sesame seeds

🥗Healthier: chia seeds

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Chia seeds provide omega-3s, while sunflower seeds are budget-friendly.

Rinse the sticky rice until the water is clear, then drain completely.

Add 1 and 1/4 cups of water to the rice.

Cook in a rice cooker, selecting the 'Sweet' setting or the regular white rice setting.

In a skillet over medium-low heat, add coconut milk.

Add sugar and salt to the coconut milk and mix well.

Whisk together cornstarch and a small amount of water, then add to the coconut milk mixture and stir until the sauce thickens slightly.

In a large bowl, combine the cooked rice with 1/2 cup of the coconut sauce and mix, letting it set until the rice absorbs the sauce.

Transfer about 1/2 cup of coconut rice to a small mixing bowl, flip onto a plate, and let it sit for 30 to 60 seconds before lifting the bowl.

Slice the mango and place it next to the rice, garnishing with sesame seeds and drizzling more coconut sauce on top.

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