Steamed Glutinous Rice with Coconut and Mango

Ingredients

• 1 pound glutinous rice (2 1/4 cups)
• 1/2 cup unsweetened coconut milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 large ripe mango, diced
• 1/2 teaspoon coarse ground white pepper
• 1 large banana leaf or cheesecloth
• 1/2 cup toasted unsweetened coconut

Directions

Wash rice until water is clear. Cover rice with cold water and vanilla extract and soak overnight. Drain rice and place in steamer lined with banana leaf or cheesecloth. If using leaf, make sure there is a 2 to 3-inch circle in the middle and small holes punched out. This will allow steam to pass through the leaf. Steam on high heat for 45 minutes, rice should be fully cooked but not mushy. Transfer hot rice to a large bowl and add peppercorns, mango and coconut. Serve while hot. Garnish with toasted coconut