A tropical dessert that combines the sweet and creamy flavors of coconut-infused sticky rice with refreshing dragon fruit.
🥥 Ingredients:
- 1 cup glutinous rice
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 ripe dragon fruit (red variety), diced
- 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
- 1 tbsp crushed peanuts (optional)
- Fresh mint leaves for garnish
🔥 Instructions:
- Rinse the glutinous rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Soak it for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Steam the rice for about 25–30 minutes until soft and sticky.
- In a saucepan, heat coconut milk, sugar, and salt over low heat until dissolved. Do not boil.
- Pour most of the coconut milk over the steamed rice and mix well. Let it sit for 10 minutes to absorb the flavor.
- Arrange diced dragon fruit over the rice. Drizzle with the remaining coconut milk.
- Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds and crushed peanuts. Garnish with mint leaves.
- Serve warm or chilled. Enjoy!
✅ Pros:
✔️ Unique and eye-catching presentation.
✔️ Naturally sweet, no artificial ingredients.
✔️ Rich in antioxidants and healthy fats.
❌ Cons:
❌ Requires soaking time for the rice.
❌ Best eaten fresh, not ideal for long storage.