Thai Mango Sticky Rice

Ingredients

• 2 large mangoes
• 1 tbsp split mung beans (shelled, optional)
• 1 cup coconut milk
• 1 tsp rice flour
• 1 tbsp water
• 1/4 tsp salt

Instructions

1. 1

   --- Steps To Make Sticky Rice ---

2. 2

   Wash rice thoroughly in cold water, until it runs clear, soak for 5 hrs or overnight.

3. 3

   Drain & steam rice for 30-45 mins.

4. 4

   While rice is cooking, add the rest of the ingredients into a pot on medium heat, stir continuously until sugar is completely dissolved, keep warm.

5. 5

   When rice is done, immediately add coconut syrup, stir with a spatula to break up any lumps, cover & set aside for 30 mins.

6. 6

   Stir rice again & set aside for another 30 mins or until ready to serve.

7. 7

   --- Steps To Make Coconut Sauce ---

8. 8

   Dissolve rice flour in water & stir well.

9. 9

   Add rice flour slurry to the rest of the ingredients in a small pot over medium heat until it comes to a gentle boil & thickens, set aside to cool.

10. 10

    --- Finishing ---

11. 11

    If adding mung beans, rinse well in a small pot & add 1 cup of cold water.

12. 12

    Over medium heat, bring water to a boil, remove from heat, cover & set aside for 15 mins.

13. 13

    Rinse, drain & pat dry, transfer to non stick pan, toast over medium high heat, stirring frequently, until they are crunchy & starts developing a light golden colour.

14. 14

    To assemble, scoop enough steamed sticky rice into a serving plate, add sliced or cubed mango, pour coconut sauce over rice & sprinkle with beans.