Sargent Choice Test Kitchen: Mango Sticky Rice

Sargent Choice Test Kitchen: Mango Sticky Rice
November 6th, 2024

Why We Chose This Recipe

Mango sticky rice is a simple yet satisfying dish with minimal ingredients and preparation, making it perfect for busy college students. It’s a sweet and refreshing treat that can be enjoyed as a snack or dessert!

Recipe adapted from epicurious
Yield: Approximately 4 cups

Ingredients

• 2 cups cooked sticky rice (pre-cooked or store-bought ready-to-eat sticky rice)
• 1 cup canned coconut milk (shake well before opening)
• 1/4 cup sugar (adjust to taste)
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 ripe mangoes, peeled and sliced
• 1 cup Greek yogurt
• Sesame seeds or toasted coconut flakes (for garnish)

Directions

1. In a small bowl, mix the coconut milk, sugar, and salt. If you have a way to heat it slightly (like a coffee maker or hot pot), do so until the sugar dissolves completely. Otherwise, mix it well at room temperature.
2. Pour the sweetened coconut milk over the cooked sticky rice in a bowl. Stir gently to combine and allow it to sit for about 10 minutes so the rice absorbs the coconut milk.
3. While the rice is soaking, slice the mangoes into thin pieces.
4. Spoon the coconut milk-infused rice into serving dishes or cups. Arrange the mango slices on top or alongside the rice.
5. Add a generous dollop of Greek yogurt on the side or on top of the mango.
6. Sprinkle with sesame seeds or toasted coconut flakes for an added texture and flavor contrast.

Karen Jacobs (on the right), Faculty in Staff at STUVI II, and host of SCTK, and Aiden (on the left), an undergraduate student, work together to measure out and mix the ingredients for the sticky rice.

What We Liked

• We enjoyed how the recipe relied on the sweetness of sugar and fresh mangoes to create a sweet yet fresh dessert.
• We also loved how the sugar added sweetness to the coconut milk without tasting too sweet, given it is slightly less sweet than pre-sweetened milk.
• We loved the tropical taste profile of this recipe with the flavors of coconut milk, shredded coconut flakes, and mangoes.

Dorm Friendly Version

• This adaptation uses pre-cooked sticky rice to create a recipe that’s suitable for cooking in a dorm room.
• Consider frozen mango chunks! They are available year-round, fit in most dorm freezers, and just need to be defrosted before adding to the recipe. You can also enjoy them as a snack on their own or in oatmeal or a yogurt dish.

Suggestions

• If you have access to a stovetop and are unable to find pre-cooked sticky rice you can also make your own sticky rice. Check out this recipe from Food.com to learn how to cook sticky rice.
• Add a pinch of cardamom or a splash of vanilla extract to the coconut milk for a different flavor profile.
• Sprinkle crushed nuts or seeds on top for a crunchy texture and protein.

Nutritional Value