Popular in Thailand and all-over South-East Asia, this simple dessert combines glutinous rice with sweetened coconut cream and slices of mango. Toasted desiccated coconut adds a nice crunch on top.
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Yields:
4 serving(s)
Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Cal/Serv:
391
Ingredients
For the rice
200g
Thai sticky rice
160g
tin coconut cream
2-4tbsp light brown soft sugar, to taste
1
mango, peeled, destoned and sliced
For the toasted coconut
2Tbsp.
desiccated coconut
1tsp.
light brown soft sugar
Directions
Step 1Put the rice and 300ml water in a medium pan with a pinch of salt. Bring to the boil over medium-high heat, then cover with a lid, reduce heat to low. Bubble gently for 12-14min, stirring occasionally, or until all the water has been absorbed.
Step 2Remove pan from heat and stir in the coconut cream and sugar (see GH Tip). Re-cover and set aside (off heat) for 5-10min.
Step 3Meanwhile make the toasted coconut. Mix the desiccated coconut and sugar in a small frying pan and cook over low-medium heat, tossing frequently, heat until deep golden, about 5-6min. Empty into a small bowl.
Step 4Divide the rice between 4 shallow bowls and top with the mango. Sprinkle over the toasted coconut and serve.
GH Tip: This can be quite a sweet dessert, so start with just a little sugar and add more to taste. A pinch of salt in the rice is also important to balance the sweetness.
Per serving:
Calories: 391
Protein: 5g
Fat: 13g
Saturates: 12g
Carbs: 61g
Total sugars: 20g
Fibre: 4g
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