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.

Mango Sticky Rice
Prep Time
30 min
Cook Time
25 min
Total Time
55 min
Servings
4

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. 1

    Steam soaked rice for 20-25 minutes until tender.

  2. 2

    In a small pan, combine 1 cup of coconut milk, sugar, and salt. Heat gently until sugar dissolves (do not boil).

  3. 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. 4

    In another pan, heat the remaining coconut milk with a pinch of salt to make the topping sauce. Simmer until slightly thickened.

  5. 5

    Peel and slice the mangoes.

  6. 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

Tips: Use ripe honey mangoes (Ataulfo or Nam Dok Mai) for the best flavor. Ensure the rice is hot when adding the coconut milk for maximum absorption. Variations: Add a drop of pandan extract to the rice for a fragrant green version. Storage: Best served warm or at room temperature. Do not refrigerate as sticky rice will become hard.

Nutrition Information

Calories
420
Protein
5g
Carbs
75g
Fat
12g

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.

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