Ingredients:

  • 1.5 cups (300g) glutinous sticky rice
  • 1.5 cups (350ml) water
  • 0.5 tsp (3g) salt
  • 1 can (13.5 oz / 400ml) full-fat coconut milk
  • 0.5 cup (100g) granulated sugar
  • 0.5 tsp (3g) salt
  • 1 tsp (5ml) vanilla extract
  • 2 large (450g) ripe mangoes
  • 1 tbsp (5g) toasted white sesame seeds

Instructions:

  1. Rinse the glutinous rice under cold water until the water runs clear to remove excess surface starch.
  2. Place the rice in a steamer basket lined with cheesecloth or a fine-mesh strainer over boiling water, cover tightly, and steam for 20 minutes until translucent and tender.
  3. While the rice steams, combine coconut milk, sugar, and salt in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir constantly until the sugar dissolves, ensuring it does not reach a rolling boil.
  4. Pour the warm coconut mixture into a bowl and immediately add the hot, steamed rice. Fold gently for 2 minutes, then cover and let rest for 10 minutes.
  5. Peel and slice the ripe mangoes into long wedges.
  6. Scoop a portion of the coconut-infused rice onto a plate, arrange mango slices alongside, drizzle with remaining coconut sauce, and sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds.