Perfect Mango Sticky Rice At Home

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.

Soak glutinous rice in water for at least 4 hours or overnight.

Drain the soaked rice and steam it in a bamboo or metal steamer for 30-40 minutes until tender.

In a saucepan, combine coconut milk, sugar, and salt. Heat over low until sugar dissolves, about 3-5 minutes.

Reserve a small amount of the coconut mixture for drizzling later.

Once the rice is cooked, transfer it to a bowl and pour the remaining coconut mixture over it. Mix gently and let it sit for 15 minutes to absorb the flavors.

Peel and slice the ripe mango into thin strips.

To serve, place a portion of sticky rice on a plate, top with mango slices, and drizzle with reserved coconut sauce.

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