Sweet Sticky Rice and Mango

Cook time: 30 min
Servings: 6
Yield: 6 servings

Description

This combination of mango and sticky rice is a popular dish in Thai restaurants; now you can make it at home.

Ingredients

8 cups water, divided
1 cup sweet rice
1 (15 ounce) can coconut milk
1/2 cup white sugar
3/4 teaspoon salt
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.