Mango with Sticky Coconut Rice (Kao Niaw)
Description
Kao niaw, sticky rice with coconut and mango, is a delightful Thai-inspired dessert. Try it for a sweet breakfast too!
Ingredients
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1 tablespoon grapeseed oil
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1 1/2 cups sweet rice
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2 cups coconut milk
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1/4 cup water
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2 tablespoons palm sugar, or more to taste
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1 pinch salt
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1/2 cup unsweetened coconut cream
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2 mangoes - peeled, seeded, and diced
Directions
1
Heat oil in a saucepan over medium heat; gently cook and stir rice in the hot oil until toasted, 2 to 3 minutes. Add coconut milk, water, sugar, and salt; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover saucepan, and simmer until rice is tender and has absorbed all the liquid, 20 to 25 minutes. Stir coconut cream into rice.
2
Scoop rice into a serving bowl and top with mango.