Coconut Sticky Rice with Mango
Need a gluten free and vegan side dish? Coconut Sticky Rice with Mango could be a super recipe to try. This recipe covers 13% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe makes 4 servings with 545 calories, 7g of protein, and 15g of fat each. Head to the store and pick up turbinado sugar, sticky rice, salt, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 1 hour and 20 minutes.
Instructions
Put sticky rice in a small bowl and cover with cold water.
Let soak overnight, then drain.
Place sticky rice in a microwave safe bowl. Cover with four cups of cold water. Cover bowl with a plate. Microwave rice for 3 minutes, then stir. Continue to microwave and stir in three minute intervals until rice is fluffy and sticky and has absorbed all the water, about 10-12 minutes.
Place coconut milk in a medium saucepan. Turn heat to medium and cook until milk is heated through but not boiling.
Add sugar and salt and stir until both are dissolved.
Move rice to a large bowl. Cover with coconut milk and stir until rice begins to absorb liquid.
Let rice stand for one hour, stirring occasionally.
To serve, top rice with pieces of mango.
Garnish with mint if desired.