Mango Sticky Rice with Coconut Milk: Traditional Thai Dessert

Instructions:

1. Wash the glutinous rice in cold water, swirling and draining 3-4 times until the water runs clear.
2. Submerge the rice in fresh water and soak for at least 4 hours or overnight in the refrigerator.
3. Drain the soaked rice and spread it evenly in a steamer basket lined with cheesecloth.
4. Steam the rice over boiling water for 20-25 minutes until grains are translucent and chewy.
5. While rice steams, combine coconut milk, sugar, and salt in a saucepan over medium heat.
6. Stir constantly until sugar dissolves and the mixture is fragrant, removing from heat before it reaches a rolling boil.
7. Fold the hot steamed rice into the warm coconut syrup, allowing it to sit and absorb the liquid.
8. Serve the sticky rice alongside sliced mangoes, drizzled with reserved thick coconut cream and garnished with toasted sesame seeds.