Thai Mango Sticky Sweet Rice Dessert (Khao Niaow Ma Muang) is a delicious recipe, It is a bit rich, however, but since it has mango and coconut milk you can always justify it, as at least a bit healthy!
Ingredients
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1 cup Thai Sweet Rice (also called "sticky rice", available at Asian food stores)
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1 3/4 cups water
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2 ripe mangos, cut into bite-size pieces (look for mangos that are fragrant and easily bruised)
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1/4 cup + 1 Tbsp. brown sugar (for a natural sweetener substitute maple syrup or agave nectar)
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1 can good-quality coconut milk
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1 tsp. + pinch of salt
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2 tsp. coconut flavoring
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1 tsp. vanilla
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2 tsp. arrowroot powder dissolved in 2 Tbsp. water
Instructions
- Soak the sweet rice in 1 cup water for 20 minutes, or up to 1 hour. Do not drain
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- To make the sticky rice, use a medium size pot, add 3/4 cup (more) water to the rice, plus 1/4 can coconut milk, 1/4 tsp. salt, 1 tsp. coconut flavoring, and 1 Tbsp. brown sugar.
Stir this into the rice, lifting any rice grains that have stuck to the bottom of the pot.
- Bring to a gentle boil, then partially cover with a lid (leaving some room for steam to escape). Turn the heat down to low.
Allow to simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the water has been absorbed by the rice.
- Remove the pot from the heat, place the lid on tight, and leave to “steam” cook for 5-10 minutes.
Make sauce and serve the dessert right away, or store the rice (covered) in the refrigerator until you’re ready to use it.
- To make the Sauce: warm the rest of the can of coconut milk together with 1/4 cup sugar, a pinch of salt, 1 tsp. coconut flavoring (optional) and 1 tsp. vanilla flavoring over medium heat (5 minutes).
- Add cornstarch (dissolved in the water) to the sauce and stir to thicken it slightly. As it thickens, turn down heat to low. When thickened, remove from heat. Tip: Try not to boil the sauce, or you will lose that wonderful coconut flavor.
- Before serving, taste-test the sauce for sweetness, adding more sugar if desired. If too sweet for your taste, add a little more coconut milk.
- Portion out into serving bowls, making sure everyone has equal amounts of rice, mango, and sauce.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 4
Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving:
Calories: 268Total Fat: 21gSaturated Fat: 19gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 603mgCarbohydrates: 18gFiber: 0gSugar: 4gProtein: 3g
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