mango sweet rice dessert

I love rice pudding and sticky sweet rice, but both of them take too much effort, so I made this up. It hit the spot and Matt loved it, so I think I'll keep it around.

Mango Sweet Rice
6 servings |
1 cup uncooked white basmati rice
2 cups water
1 can lite coconut milk

2/3 cup sugar

1 tsp vanilla

pinch of salt

2 mangos, chopped

Directions:
Bring water to a boil in a medium-sized pot. Add rice bring to a boil again.

Once boiling, set to simmer and cover until cooked, about 15 minutes. 

In a separate pot combine can of coconut milk, sugar, and vanilla. Bring to a boil then immediately down to a simmer. Simmer until supar is dissolved and ingredients completely combined. 

Add coconut milk mixture to rice, let sit for at least 30 minutes. 

Once rice mixture has cooled, mix with chopped mango and salt. 

Serve chilled.

Matt Rating:
9 // "It was delicious, loved having the mango. I liked that it was a little watery."