Sweet Sticky Rice and Mango
Description
This combination of mango and sticky rice is a popular dish in Thai restaurants; now you can make it at home.
Ingredients
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8 cups water, divided
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1 cup sweet rice
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1 (15 ounce) can coconut milk
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1/2 cup white sugar
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3/4 teaspoon salt
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1 ripe mango, peeled and sliced
Directions
1
Combine 6 cups water and rice in a large bowl and soak 8 hours to overnight.
2
Drain rice and rinse with fresh water. Combine 2 cups water and rice in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until rice is tender and water has been absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes. Transfer cooked rice to a bowl.
3
Combine coconut milk, sugar, and salt in a small saucepan. Heat until just boiling; pour mixture over cooked rice. Let stand 30 minutes. Serve warm with sliced mango.