Description
Indulge in the tropical flavors of Thailand with this delightful Mango Sticky Rice recipe. Sweet glutinous rice is paired with creamy coconut milk, ripe mangoes, and a sprinkle of sesame seeds for a truly satisfying dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
For the sticky rice:
- 1 cup glutinous (sticky) rice
- 1 1/2 cups coconut milk (divided)
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
For serving:
- 2 ripe mangoes (peeled and sliced)
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds or mung beans (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Rinse and soak the rice: Rinse the sticky rice until the water runs clear, then soak it in water for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Steam the rice: Drain the rice and steam it for 25–30 minutes until tender.
- Prepare coconut milk: Heat 1 cup of coconut milk with sugar and salt until dissolved.
- Combine rice and coconut milk: Pour sweetened coconut milk over rice, let it sit for 20–30 minutes.
- Warm coconut milk: Warm the remaining 1/2 cup coconut milk for drizzling.
- Serve: Portion sticky rice, top with mango slices, drizzle with coconut milk, and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
Notes
- Use Thai glutinous rice for best results—it becomes soft and chewy.
- Mango sticky rice is best served slightly warm or at room temperature.
- Look for ripe Ataulfo or honey mangoes for optimal flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Steaming
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 57g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
