Thai Sweet Sticky Rice With Mango (Khao Neeo Mamuang)

Step 1
Combine water and rice in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, cover, and reduce heat to low. Simmer until water is absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes.

Step 2
While the rice cooks, combine 1 1/2 cups coconut milk, 1 cup sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon salt in another saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat; remove from the heat and set aside.

Step 3
Stir cooked rice into coconut milk mixture. Cover and allow to cool for 1 hour.

Step 4
Make a sauce by combining 1/2 cup coconut milk, 1 tablespoon sugar, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and tapioca starch in another saucepan; bring to a boil.

Step 5
Place coconut rice on a serving dish and arrange mangos on top. Pour sauce over mangos and rice. Sprinkle with sesame seeds.