Vietnamese Coconut Sticky Rice with Fresh Mango and Lemongrass

Name: Vietnamese Coconut Sticky Rice with Fresh Mango and Lemongrass
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Dessert
Ingredients: 1 cup glutinous rice, rinsed; 1 1/4 cups coconut milk; 1/4 cup sugar; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 2 stalks lemongrass, bruised and chopped; 1 cup water; 1/2 cup sugar; 2 ripe mangoes, peeled, pitted, and sliced; 1 tablespoon lime juice; 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds; Fresh mint leaves for garnish

A Tropical Delight Perfected with Asian Flavors

Experience the authentic taste of Vietnam with this delicious dessert featuring sweet coconut sticky rice paired with fresh mango and aromatic lemongrass.

1 h 20 min
4
Intermediate

Ingredients

For the Coconut Sticky Rice

1 cup glutinous rice, rinsed

1 1/4 cups coconut milk

1/4 cup sugar

1/2 teaspoon salt

For the Lemongrass Syrup

2 stalks lemongrass, bruised and chopped

1 cup water

1/2 cup sugar

For the Mango

2 ripe mangoes, peeled, pitted, and sliced

1 tablespoon lime juice

For the Aromatic Garnish

1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds

Fresh mint leaves for garnish

Preparation

Marinating the Lemongrass

Combine the ingredients

Combine the lemongrass and water in a saucepan.

Simmer the mixture

Bring to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer for about 10 minutes.

Strain the syrup

Strain the syrup, discarding the lemongrass, and set aside.

Preparing the Sticky Rice

Soak the rice

Soak the rinsed glutinous rice in water for 30 minutes, then drain.

Mix coconut milk mixture

Combine the coconut milk, sugar, and salt in a saucepan.

Heat gently

Over low heat, stir until the sugar dissolves completely.

Do not allow the coconut milk to boil as it may separate. Use a non-stick saucepan to minimize sticking.

Cooking Process

Steaming the Rice

Transfer the soaked rice to a steamer and steam for 30 minutes until tender.

Combining the Ingredients

Mix the cooked rice with half the coconut milk mixture until well combined.

Final Touches

Drizzle remaining coconut milk over the rice when serving.

Plating & Serving