Sweet Sticky Rice with Mangoes

Ingredients and Weight:

• Glutinous rice: 500g
• Coconut milk: 600ml
• Palm sugar: 200g
• Salt: 1 teaspoon
• Pandan leaves (optional): 2 leaves
• Mangoes (ripe): 4, cut into slices

Preparation Time:

• 30 minutes

Cooking Time:

• 1 hour

Difficulty Level:

• Easy (Level 1)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Rinse the glutinous rice several times until the water runs clear.
2. In a large bowl, combine the rice, coconut milk, palm sugar, and salt. Mix well.
3. If using pandan leaves, tie them into a knot and add them to the bowl.
4. Transfer the mixture to a steamer lined with cheesecloth or a banana leaf.
5. Steam for 30 minutes or until the rice is cooked through.
6. Remove the pandan leaves and discard.
7. Arrange the mango slices on top of the sticky rice.

Nutritional Information:

• Calories: 350 per serving
• Carbohydrates: 60g
• Protein: 5g
• Fat: 10g
• Sugar: 25g

Dish Characteristics:

• Sweet, sticky, and creamy
• Aromatic with coconut and pandan flavors
• Perfect balance of flavors and textures

User Comments:

• "This was so delicious and authentic. The sticky rice was perfectly cooked and the mangoes were ripe and sweet."
• "I love the combination of coconut and mango flavors. It's a unique and refreshing dessert."
• "The dish was easy to make and the instructions were clear. I will definitely be making it again."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• Use ripe mangoes for the best flavor.
• If you don't have a steamer, you can cook the rice in a pot with a little water. Just be sure to cover the pot and keep the heat on low.
• Sweet sticky rice can be prepared ahead of time. Just reheat it before serving.