I’ve spend a month in Thailand a couple of years ago and I remember that each morning I made a
I’ve spend a month in Thailand a couple of years ago and I remember that each morning I made a trip to a local market for my favourite breakfast – sticky rice with mango. A lady that used to prepare it was smiling to us, as she knew we loved it. When I moved to Amsterdam and found that big Asian market in a middle of the town I knew that I’ll have to prepare it by myself. I did it and it’s almost as good as the one served by an older Thai lady.
You will need:
- 1 cup white sticky rice
- ½ cup of coconut milk
- 1/5 cup of water
- 1/3 cup sugar
- a pinch of salt
- mango
For coconut cream topping:
- ½ cup of coconut milk
- ½ tsp plain flour
- a pinch of salt
You will have to start preparations a little bit earlier than usual, as you need to soak the rice in a bowl of water for 3 hours. Drain then spread the rice in a steamer basket lined with muslin. You will have to steam it for 20-30 minutes or until the rice swells.
In a small saucepan mix the coconut milk, sugar, salt and water until smooth. When the rice is ready move it to the bowl and pour the coconut milk mixture over it. Leave under cover for about 10 minutes.
Then it’s time for a coconut cream topping. Mix the coconut milk, flour and salt together and gently heat in a saucepan for 2-3 minutes.
Peal the mangos, cut into small slices and serve with rice and drizzle with the topping.
Enjoy, Marta
Source: All colour cookbook