Sticky Rice with Fruit

Time
1 hour to soak rice plus 45 minutes to cook
Tools
measuring cups
measuring spoons
medium bowl
strainer
medium saucepan with lid
can opener
small saucepan
wooden spoon
paring knife
cutting board
4 dessert plates
scoop
Makes
4 servings
Sticky rice is a sweet rice that sticks together. It makes a great Thai dessert when mixed with coconut milk and served with fruit, such as mango or papaya.
Ingredients
1 cup sweet rice (also called sticky or glutinous rice)
1 quart water
2 cups water
1 cup canned coconut milk
1⁄3 cup sugar
1⁄4 teaspoon salt
2 cups sliced fresh fruit such as mangoes, papayas, or bananas
1⁄4 cup coconut cream (the thick part of coconut milk)
Steps
1. Soak the rice in 1 quart of water in a medium bowl for 1 hour.
2. Place the rice in a strainer. Rinse the rice under cold running water until the water draining away looks clear.
3. Place the rice in a medium saucepan with 2 cups of water.
4. Put the heat on high and bring the water to a boil. Then cover and reduce the heat to low so that the rice simmers.
5. Cook the rice until the water has evaporated, about 10 to 15 minutes.
6. While the rice simmers, combine the coconut milk, sugar, and salt in a small saucepan. Place over medium heat and cook for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon. Do not boil.
7. Pour the coconut milk mixture over the cooked rice in the medium saucepan. Toss well so that the rice is coated.Cover and let it sit for 30 minutes.
8. While the rice sits, peel and slice the fruit on a cutting board. Divide the fruit up among 4 dessert plates.
9. Scoop the rice and divide among the plates. Drizzle 1 tablespoon of coconut cream (the thick part of coconut milk) over each rice scoop. Serve.