Ramadan Recipes: Mango Sticky Rice
Mango Sticky Rice is a delicious and popular dessert often enjoyed during the holy month of Ramadan. This sweet treat is a speciality in many Middle Eastern countries, including Dubai. It consists of ripe mango slices served on a bed of sweet, creamy sticky rice. The rice is usually cooked with coconut milk and a bit of sugar to give it a delightful taste and texture. The mango adds a burst of sweetness and freshness, making it a delightful way to break the fast during Ramadan. It's a beloved recipe that brings joy and satisfaction to many during this special time of year.
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Ingredients
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- 10 Minutes
- 6 Serving
- 350 Calories
- 1½ cups glutinous (sweet) rice
- 1⅓ cups well-stirred canned unsweetened coconut milk
- ⅓ cup plus 3 tablespoons sugar
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted lightly
- 1 large mango, peeled, pitted, and cut into thin slices (at least 24)
Mango Sticky Rice
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Method & Directions
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- 45 Minutes
- Preparing the Rice
تم نسخ الرابطIn a bowl wash rice well in several changes of cold water until water is clear. Soak rice in cold water to cover overnight.
- Steaming the Rice
تم نسخ الرابطDrain rice well in a sieve. Set sieve over a large deep saucepan of simmering water (sieve should not touch water) and steam rice, covered with a kitchen towel and a lid, 30 to 40 minutes, or until tender (check water level in pan occasionally, adding more water if necessary).
- Making the Coconut Sauce
تم نسخ الرابطWhile rice is cooking, in a small saucepan bring 1 cup coconut milk to a boil with ⅓ cup sugar and salt, stirring until sugar is dissolved, and remove from heat. Keep mixture warm.
- Mixing Rice and Coconut Sauce
تم نسخ الرابطTransfer cooked rice to a bowl and stir in coconut-milk mixture. Let rice stand, covered, 30 minutes, or until coconut-milk mixture is absorbed. Rice may be prepared up to this point 2 hours ahead and kept covered at room temperature.
- Preparing the Sweet Coconut Sauce
تم نسخ الرابطWhile rice is standing, in cleaned small pan slowly boil remaining ⅓ cup coconut milk with remaining 3 tablespoons sugar, stirring occasionally, 1 minute. Transfer sauce to a small bowl and chill until cool and thickened slightly.
- Serving the Mango Sticky Rice
تم نسخ الرابطTo serve, mold ¼ cup servings of sticky rice on dessert plates. Drizzle desserts with sauce and sprinkle with sesame seeds. Divide mango slices among plates.