Spicy Coconut Mango Sticky Rice with a Kick

Instructions

1. 1

   Rinse the glutinous rice thoroughly until the water runs clear. Soak the rice in water for at least 30 minutes. Drain well.

   ~30 min
2. 2

   Steam the drained glutinous rice for 20 minutes, or until tender and cooked through. You can use a bamboo steamer or a steamer basket over a pot of boiling water.

   ~20 min
3. 3

   While the rice is steaming, prepare the coconut sauce. In a saucepan, combine coconut milk, sugar, and salt. Heat gently over medium-low heat, stirring until sugar and salt dissolve. Do not boil.

   ~5 min
4. 4

   Finely mince the red chili, removing seeds for less heat if desired. Stir the minced chili into the warm coconut sauce. Let it infuse for 10 minutes.

   ~10 min
5. 5

   Once the rice is cooked, transfer it to a mixing bowl. Pour about half of the spiced coconut sauce over the hot rice. Gently mix to combine, ensuring the rice is evenly coated.

   ~3 min
6. 6

   Let the rice sit for 10 minutes to absorb the sauce.

   ~10 min
7. 7

   Peel and slice the ripe mango. Serve the warm sticky rice topped with fresh mango slices. Drizzle with the remaining spiced coconut sauce and sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds.