Chef Ena: Sticky Rice Mango Dessert

Indulge in a classic Filipino and Thai influenced dessert with this Sticky Rice with Mango recipe. This delightful treat features creamy coconut-flavored sticky rice topped with sweet, ripe mango slices. Perfectly balanced with the richness of coconut milk and the natural sweetness of mango, this dish is a refreshing and satisfying end to any meal.

Ingredients:

• 1 ½ cup glutinous sticky rice
• 1 can (13.66oz) Thai Kitchen unsweetened coconut milk
• 1 cup plus 2 tbsp water
• ¾ cup sugar (divided)
• 2 drops pandan extract (optional)
• 1 tbsp corn starch
• Mango

Directions:

1. Rinse the rice until the water runs almost clear and drain well.
2. Place the rice in a rice pot (or rice cooker if you have one).
3. Add ½ cup of coconut milk, ¼ cup sugar, and 1 cup water. Stir until the sugar dissolves, then cook for 25 minutes. Let it set for 15 minutes after cooking.
4. Meanwhile, in a small pot, add the remaining coconut milk, remaining sugar, and drops of pandan extract.
5. Cook over medium heat, stirring continuously for 15 minutes.
6. Mix the remaining 2 tbsp water and corn starch to create a slurry, then add it to the coconut milk mixture to thicken. Remove from heat until ready to serve.
7. Rinse, peel, and slice the mango for topping.
8. Serve the sticky rice topped with mango slices. Enjoy!