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Congee days and ramen nights

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Sticky rice

Mango sticky rice

Thai mango and sticky rice with coconut sauce (khao neaw mamuang)

I've had this iconic Thai sweet snack in different regions of the country. I've had bad ones and good ones, but the best is still what we make at home.

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Sticky rice with pork, sausage and mushrooms

Sticky rice with pork, sausage and mushrooms

It's machang (the Filipino adaptation of the Chinese lo mai gai or zongzi) but without the leaf wrapper. Delicious and filling, make it in bulk for a party.

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Sesame cheese balls

Balls of dough made with glutinous (sticky) rice flour, sugar and water are stuffed with cheese, rolled in sesame seeds and deep fried until golden.

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