Mango Sticky Rice
Thailand's most famous dessert. Sweet, salty, and creamy coconut sticky rice served with slices of perfectly ripe, honey-sweet mango and topped with toasted mung beans.
Ingredients
Instructions
- 1
Steam soaked rice for 20-25 minutes until tender.
- 2
In a small pan, combine 1 cup of coconut milk, sugar, and salt. Heat gently until sugar dissolves (do not boil).
- 3
Place hot steamed rice in a bowl and pour the coconut mixture over it. Stir gently, cover, and let sit for 20-30 minutes until the liquid is absorbed.
- 4
In another pan, heat the remaining coconut milk with a pinch of salt to make the topping sauce. Simmer until slightly thickened.
- 5
Peel and slice the mangoes.
- 6
Serve a mound of sticky rice with mango slices on the side. Drizzle with the coconut topping and garnish with mung beans.
Tips, Variations and Storage
Nutrition Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use jasmine rice?
No, jasmine rice won't have the chewy, sticky texture needed for this dessert.
Why is my rice still hard?
It likely wasn't soaked long enough or steamed thoroughly.