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Mango & Coconut Rice

Yields8 ServingsPrep Time10 minsCook Time1 hr 5 mins

One of the pleasures of home cooking is discovering that favorite, longed-for foods are quite simple to prepare. You don't have to go to a Thai restaurant to enjoy this comforting Asian classic.

 2 mangoes, peeled and sliced
 1 cup brown jasmine rice, uncooked
 ½ stick cinnamon (or ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon)
 2 ¼ cups water
 ½ (13.5 oz) can coconut milk
 1 tbsp agave syrup or maple syrup
 ½ tbsp black sesame seeds, toasted (optional)
1

Combine the rice, water, coconut milk, sugar and cinnamon in a saucepan and bring to a boil.

2

Cover, and turn heat to low, and let it simmer for 45 minutes.

3

Remove from heat and pour in the coconut milk.

4

Fluff the rice, then cover and let it sit for about 20 minutes.

5

Serve with sliced mangoes and an optional sprinkle of sesame seeds.

Nutrition Facts

8 servings

Serving size

¼ cup

Amount per serving
Calories140
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 4g6%

Saturated Fat 2.7g14%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg
Sodium 13mg1%
Total Carbohydrate 24g9%

Dietary Fiber 1.6g6%
Total Sugars 8.25g
Protein 1.8g

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.