Mango and Sticky Rice

Mango and Sticky Rice By Ying Bower

Makes 4 portions INGREDIENTS • 2cupsglutinousrice(you can find it in Asian stores and some supermarkets) • 300mlcoconutmilk • 80gsugar • Pinchofsalt • 2tspvanillaextract • 2ripemangoes

METHOD 1. Soak the rice in boiled water for 30 mins. 2. While the rice is soaking, warm the coconut milk in a pan on medium heat. 3. When the milk starts to get hot, add the sugar and salt, cook until the sugar melts, then turn off the heat. Leave to cool then add the vanilla extract. 4. Remove the skin from the mangoes and cut into small pieces. 5. Once the rice is soaked through, sieve to drain the water, place in a white cloth and cook in a steamer for 15-20 mins or until the rice is cooked. 6. Once cooked, put the rice in a bowl and immediately add some coconut milk (save the rest to use as topping later). Combine it well, cover with clingfilm and leave until the rice has soaked up the coconut milk or cooled down. 7. To serve, put the rice on a plate, place the mangoes on top and top with the remaining coconut milk. Enjoy!