Sticky Rice With Mango Recipe

Ingredients

2 cups glutinous (sticky) rice, soaked in cold water for at least one hour and drained

1 1/4 cups coconut milk, canned or freshly prepared

pinch of salt

2 tablespoons sugar

2 large ripe mangoes, peeled and sliced

Preparation

In a large saucepan bring to a boil: rice, coconut milk, salt, sugar and 1 1/4 cup water. Stir. Lower hear and simmer, uncovered, about 8-10 minutes until all the liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat. Cover and let stand 5 minutes.

Transfer rice to a steamer or double saucepan and steam 15-20 minutes over boiling water, until rice is cooked through.

Mold the cooked rice into individual ramekins or small cups lined with plastic wrap. Cool to room temperature. At serving time, unmold onto a plate and top with mango or strawberries.