Sweet East Treat Feast—Dessert for 6
“Sweet East Treat Feast” is a delightful Southeast Asian dessert, blending the rich culinary traditions of Thai, Vietnamese, and Indonesian cuisines. This indulgent sweet course features an array of exotic fruits and regional ingredients, promising a unique taste experience that’s both refreshing and satisfying.
Meal Type
Dessert
Cuisine
Southeast Asian Fusion
Servings
6
Food Stars
Health
Variations
Diets
Variations
Do This With That Stuff
- ‘Begin by soaking the sticky rice overnight in a large bowl filled with water
- The next day, drain the soaked rice using a strainer
- In a large pot, combine the drained sticky rice, coconut milk, palm sugar, salt and pandan leaves tied into knots
- Stir the mixture with a wooden spoon over medium heat until it comes to a boil
- Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot and let it simmer for about 20 minutes or until the rice is tender and has absorbed most of the coconut milk Stir occasionally to prevent sticking
- While the rice is cooking, peel and slice six ripe mangoes on a cutting board using a sharp knife Set them aside in a medium bowl
- Slice 1 cup of jackfruit and add it to the bowl with mangoes
- Pit and halve 1 cup of lychees and 1/2 cup of rambutans Add them to the fruit bowl as well
- Dice 1/2 cup of dragon fruit and add it to the same bowl Set this fruit mix aside for later use
- In a small pot, boil 3 tablespoons of tapioca pearls until they become translucent This should take about 10-15 minutes Drain them using a strainer and set aside in a small bowl
- Toast sesame seeds in a small pan over low heat until golden brown Be careful not to burn them Once toasted, transfer them into another small bowl for later use
- In another pan, toast shredded coconut until golden brown then set it aside in another small bowl for later use too
- Cut watermelon into cubes ensuring they are seedless then set aside in another medium bowl for later use too
- Once your sticky rice is cooked, remove from heat and let it cool down slightly before serving Remove pandan leaves from sticky rice before serving too
- To serve this dessert, divide cooked sticky rice among six dessert plates evenly
- Top each serving of rice with the mixed fruits, tapioca pearls, toasted sesame seeds, toasted shredded coconut and watermelon cubes evenly
- Finally, garnish each plate with finely shredded lime leaves for added aroma and flavor Serve this Sweet East Treat Feast dessert with dessert spoons’
Obvious and Not So Obvious Variations and Pairings
☕ Bitter
- ‘Add 1/2 tsp of matcha powder to the sticky rice
- Add 1 tbsp of unsweetened cocoa powder to the coconut milk
- Sprinkle 1/4 tsp of ground gentian root over the mixed fruits
- Replace palm sugar with 1/3 cup of dark brown sugar
- Garnish with 1 tbsp of crushed cacao nibs instead of lime leaves’
🧂 Salty
- ‘Increase salt to 1/2 tsp
- Add 1/2 tsp fish sauce to the sticky rice mixture
- Sprinkle 1/4 tsp sea salt over the mixed fruits before serving
- Add 1 tbsp soy sauce to the toasted sesame seeds’
🍋 Sour
- ‘Add 1/4 cup of fresh lime juice
- Add 1/2 cup of tamarind pulp
- Replace ripe mangoes with semi-ripe mangoes
- Add 1/4 cup of pickled ginger
- Increase the amount of lychees to 1.5 cups’
🌶️ Spicy
- ‘Add 1/2 tsp of ground cayenne pepper
- Add 1 tbsp of finely chopped Thai bird chilies
- Add 1 tsp of crushed Szechuan peppercorns
- Increase the toasted sesame seeds to 4 tbsp
- Add a pinch of chili flakes to the toasted shredded coconut’
🍬 Sweet
- Increase palm sugar to 3/4 cup
- Add 1/2 cup of honey drizzled over the mixed fruits
- Add 1 tsp of vanilla extract to the sticky rice mixture
- Sprinkle 1 tbsp of powdered sugar over each serving before garnishing with lime leaves
🍄 Umami
- ‘Add 1 tbsp of soy sauce to the coconut milk mixture
- Add 1/2 tsp of fish sauce to the fruit mix
- Sprinkle 1/4 tsp of MSG over the cooked sticky rice before serving
- Replace toasted sesame seeds with 3 tbsp of toasted nori flakes’
🍸 Alcoholic
- ‘Riesling: Its sweetness and acidity balance the rich, sweet and fruity flavors of the dish
- Thai Basil Daiquiri: The herbal notes from the Thai basil complement the tropical fruits and coconut in the dish
- Sake: Its light and smooth texture won’t overpower the dessert’s flavors’
🥤 Non Alcoholic
- ‘Lemongrass Tea: The citrusy and refreshing taste of lemongrass tea will complement the sweetness of the dessert and cleanse the palate between bites
- Thai Iced Coffee: The robust flavor and creaminess of Thai iced coffee can balance out the sweet and fruity flavors in the dish
- Coconut Water: The natural sweetness and lightness of coconut water pairs well with tropical fruits in the dessert, while its hydrating properties make it a refreshing choice’
🥓 Keto
- Remove 1 cup sticky rice
- Replace 1/2 cup palm sugar with 1/2 cup erythritol or other keto-friendly sweetener
- Replace 1 cup jackfruit with 1 cup avocado slices
- Replace 1 cup lychees with 1 cup raspberries
- Replace 1/2 cup rambutans with 1/2 cup blackberries
- Replace 3 tbsp tapioca pearls with chia seeds soaked in water until they form a gel-like consistency
- Remove 2 cups watermelon cubes
🍆 Mediterranean
- ‘Replace sticky rice with bulgur wheat
- Replace coconut milk with olive oil
- Replace palm sugar with honey
- Replace mangoes with figs
- Replace jackfruit with apricots
- Replace lychees with dates
- Replace rambutans with pomegranate seeds
- Replace dragon fruit with oranges
- Remove pandan leaves
- Replace tapioca pearls with couscous
- Replace sesame seeds with pine nuts, toasted
- Remove lime leaves for garnish
- Add 1/2 cup of chopped fresh mint for garnish’
🥑 Paleo
- ‘Remove sticky rice
- Replace coconut milk with full-fat canned coconut milk
- Remove palm sugar
- Replace salt with sea salt
- Remove jackfruit
- Remove lychees
- Remove rambutans
- Remove tapioca pearls
- Replace shredded coconut with unsweetened shredded coconut’
🐟 Pescatarian
- The recipe provided is already pescatarian-friendly. No changes are required.
🌱 Vegan
- No changes are necessary to make this recipe vegan friendly. All ingredients listed are plant-based and suitable for a vegan diet.
🥦 Vegetarian
- No changes are needed to make this recipe vegetarian friendly. All the ingredients listed are suitable for a vegetarian diet.
🥩 Whole30
- Remove palm sugar
- Replace sticky rice with cauliflower rice
- Remove tapioca pearls
- Replace coconut milk with canned full-fat coconut milk without additives
- Remove toasted shredded coconut
🧠 Brain Health
- ‘Replace palm sugar with 1/4 cup of raw honey
- Add 1/2 cup of blueberries
- Add 1/2 cup of strawberries
- Add 1 tablespoon of flaxseeds
- Replace coconut milk with 1 can of unsweetened almond milk
- Add 1 tablespoon of chia seeds
- Replace tapioca pearls with 3 tablespoons of quinoa’
🌾 Celiac Disease
- No changes necessary. The recipe is already celiac disease friendly as it does not contain any gluten-containing ingredients.
💩 Crohns Disease
- ‘Remove palm sugar
- Replace coconut milk with lactose-free milk
- Decrease the sticky rice to 1/2 cup
- Remove jackfruit
- Remove lychees
- Remove rambutans
- Decrease the mangoes to 3 ripe ones, peeled and sliced
- Replace tapioca pearls with chia seeds soaked in water overnight’
🩸 Diabetes
- Replace the sticky rice with 1 cup of brown rice
- Replace the palm sugar with 1/4 cup of stevia
- Decrease the coconut milk to 3/4 can
- Increase the jackfruit to 1.5 cups
- Increase the lychees to 1.5 cups
- Increase the rambutans to 3/4 cup
- Increase the dragon fruit to 3/4 cup
- Replace the tapioca pearls with chia seeds
- Decrease the sesame seeds to 2 tbsp
- Increase watermelon cubes to 2.5 cups
🍞 Gluten Intolerance
- No changes needed. The recipe is already gluten-free.
🫀 Heart Disease
- ‘Replace palm sugar with 1/4 cup of stevia
- Replace coconut milk with 1 can of low-fat coconut milk
- Decrease the sesame seeds to 2 tablespoons
- Replace the sticky rice with 1 cup of brown rice, soaked overnight’
❤️ Heart Health
- ‘Replace coconut milk with 1 can of low-fat coconut milk
- Replace palm sugar with 1/4 cup of honey
- Increase watermelon cubes to 3 cups
- Decrease the sticky rice to 3/4 cup
- Add 1/2 cup of chopped almonds for garnish’
🧂 High Blood Pressure
- ‘Remove salt
- Replace palm sugar with 1/4 cup of stevia
- Replace coconut milk with 1 can of low-fat coconut milk
- Increase watermelon cubes to 3 cups for added hydration
- Add 1/2 cup of chopped celery for added potassium’
🍔 High Cholesterol
- ‘Replace 1 can coconut milk with 1 can light coconut milk
- Decrease palm sugar to 1/4 cup
- Increase watermelon cubes to 3 cups
- Replace shredded coconut with unsweetened shredded coconut’
🦠 Immune System
- Add 1 tsp of turmeric to the rice
- Add 2 cloves of minced garlic to the rice
- Increase the dragon fruit to 1 cup
- Add 1/2 cup of blueberries to the fruit mix
- Add 1/2 cup of strawberries to the fruit mix
- Add 1 tbsp of grated ginger to the rice
- Replace palm sugar with 1/3 cup of honey
🚽 Irritable Bowel Syndrome
- ‘Replace sticky rice with 1 cup quinoa, soaked overnight
- Replace coconut milk with 1 can lactose-free milk
- Replace palm sugar with 1/2 cup maple syrup
- Remove jackfruit
- Decrease lychees to 1/2 cup
- Decrease rambutans to 1/4 cup
- Remove pandan leaves
- Replace tapioca pearls with 3 tbsp chia seeds, soaked in water until they become gel-like
- Decrease sesame seeds to 2 tbsp, toasted
- Decrease shredded coconut to 2 tbsp, toasted’
💧 Kidney Disease
- ‘Remove palm sugar
- Replace coconut milk with unsweetened almond milk
- Decrease the salt to 1/8 tsp
- Remove sesame seeds
- Replace sticky rice with brown rice’
🐄 Lactose Intolerance
- Replace 1 can coconut milk with 1 can lactose-free coconut milk
🍺 Liver Disease
- ‘Remove palm sugar
- Replace coconut milk with almond milk
- Decrease sticky rice to 1/2 cup
- Increase jackfruit to 2 cups
- Increase lychees to 2 cups
- Increase rambutans to 1 cup
- Increase dragon fruit to 1 cup
- Remove sesame seeds
- Replace tapioca pearls with chia seeds soaked in water overnight’
🤰 Pregnancy
- No changes needed
- This recipe is already pregnancy-friendly
Beti’s Reflections
On my recent culinary adventure through the vibrant streets of Southeast Asia, I stumbled upon a delightful dessert that perfectly encapsulates the rich flavors of Thai, Vietnamese, and Indonesian cuisines. The Sweet East Treat Feast Recipe is a symphony of exotic fruits and regional ingredients that promises an unforgettable taste experience.
This Sweet East Treat Feast Recipe is designed to serve six people, making it perfect for family gatherings or dinner parties. However, please note that this recipe is not suitable for those following gluten-free, low-carb, keto, paleo diets or seeking dairy-free desserts.
The magic of this Thai Vietnamese Indonesian Dessert lies in its ingredients – a colorful medley of tropical fruits and traditional elements. We start with sticky rice soaked overnight to achieve the perfect texture. Coconut milk and palm sugar lend a creamy sweetness while a pinch of salt balances the flavors beautifully. The stars of our Exotic Fruit Sticky Rice Dessert are ripe mangoes, jackfruit slices, lychee halves, rambutan pieces and diced dragon fruit – each contributing their unique tastes and textures to this Tropical Fruit Coconut Milk Dessert. Toasted sesame seeds add a delightful crunch while pandan leaves infuse an aromatic essence into the dish. Tapioca pearls bring in an interesting chewiness while watermelon cubes offer refreshing bursts of juiciness. Finally, toasted shredded coconut adds another layer of flavor and texture while finely shredded lime leaves serve as an aromatic garnish.
To make this Homemade Tropical Fruit Feast, begin by soaking the sticky rice overnight before combining it with coconut milk, palm sugar, salt and knotted pandan leaves in a pot over medium heat until it boils down to tender perfection – remember to stir occasionally! While your rice simmers away its magic, prepare your fruit mix by peeling and slicing mangoes along with jackfruit then pitting and halving lychees and rambutans. Dice your dragon fruit and set this vibrant mix aside. Boil tapioca pearls until translucent, toast sesame seeds and shredded coconut to golden brown perfection, and cube your watermelon. Once your sticky rice is ready, divide it among six plates, top with the fruit mix, tapioca pearls, toasted sesame seeds, shredded coconut and watermelon cubes. Garnish with finely shredded lime leaves for that final touch of aroma and flavor.
There you have it – a step-by-step guide on How to Make Sweet East Treat Feast! This Sticky Rice with Tropical Fruits Recipe is a celebration of Southeast Asian flavors that will transport you to the bustling streets of Thailand, Vietnam and Indonesia right from your kitchen. So why wait? Dive into this Mango and Sticky Rice Recipe adventure today and let your taste buds embark on a tropical journey they won’t forget! Remember to share your Sweet East Treat Feast creations with us here at TheKitchen.ai – we can’t wait to see them!
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