Ingredients
Method
Cook the Sticky Rice
- Drain the soaked glutinous rice through a fine-mesh sieve and spread it into a bamboo steamer lined with cheesecloth, or a saucepan steamer insert.
- Steam over boiling water for 20 to 25 minutes, covered, until the grains are translucent and tender with no white core. Check by pressing a grain between your fingers.
- While the rice steams, combine 180 ml coconut milk, palm sugar, and 1/4 tsp salt in a small saucepan over low heat. Stir until the sugar dissolves, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat.
- Transfer the hot steamed rice to a mixing bowl. Pour the warm coconut milk mixture over the rice and fold gently to combine. Cover with a plate and let sit for 10 minutes so the rice absorbs the liquid.
Make the Salted Coconut Topping Cream
- Combine the remaining 60 ml coconut milk with the remaining 1/4 tsp salt in a small saucepan over low heat. Stir for 1 to 2 minutes until just warmed through. Set aside.
Assemble the Parfaits
- Allow the coconut rice to cool to room temperature, about 15 minutes. It should be slightly sticky and glossy, not wet.
- Spoon a generous layer of coconut rice into the bottom of each glass, about 4 to 5 tbsp per glass. Press gently to level.
- Arrange a layer of mango planks on top of the rice, leaning them against the glass wall so they're visible from outside.
- Add another thinner layer of coconut rice on top of the mango, then finish with a final layer of mango planks at the top.
- Drizzle 1 to 2 tsp of the salted coconut topping cream over each parfait. Scatter toasted sesame seeds on top and add a mint sprig if using. Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 4 hours before serving.
Notes
For the cleanest layers, chill your serving glasses in the fridge for 10 minutes before assembling - the cold glass helps the first rice layer set quickly so it doesn't slide.
