Coconut Mango Sticky Rice (Dairy-Free)

Letting the cooked sticky rice sit in warm coconut milk and sugar for ten minutes is the step that makes this dessert what it is — the rice soaks up the coconut flavor and turns glossy and slightly translucent.

Since coconut milk stands in for any dairy, this dessert stays entirely plant-based, which keeps it fitting into a vegan diet without any adjustments needed. Reserving a bit of the coconut sauce to drizzle over the finished plate, rather than mixing it all into the rice, gives you that classic glossy finish. Fresh mango slices and a scatter of toasted sesame seeds on top are really what make this feel special rather than just sweet.