Description
Mango Sticky Rice is a classic Thai dessert that perfectly combines sweet, fragrant sticky rice with ripe mango slices and rich coconut milk. This beloved treat offers a delightful balance of creamy, fruity, and subtly salty flavors, making it the ultimate tropical indulgence.
Ingredients
Scale
Sticky Rice
- 1 cup glutinous rice (sticky rice)
- 1 ½ cups coconut milk (divided)
- ½ cup sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
Fruit and Garnish
- 2 ripe mangoes, peeled and sliced
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds (optional for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the Sticky Rice: Rinse the sticky rice several times under cold water until the water runs clear to remove excess starch. Soak the rice in water for at least 4 hours or overnight to soften the grains for steaming.
- Steam the Rice: Drain the soaked rice and place it in a bamboo steamer or a steaming basket over boiling water. Steam for about 25 to 30 minutes, or until the rice becomes tender and translucent.
- Make the Sweetened Coconut Sauce: While the rice is steaming, combine 1 cup of coconut milk, sugar, and salt in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir continuously until the sugar dissolves completely. Remove from heat once the mixture is warm and well blended.
- Mix Coconut Milk with Rice: When the rice finishes cooking, transfer it to a large bowl. Immediately pour the sweetened coconut milk mixture over the hot sticky rice. Stir gently to combine, then cover the bowl and let it sit for about 20 minutes to allow the rice to absorb the coconut milk and become creamy.
- Prepare the Coconut Topping: Heat the remaining ½ cup of coconut milk until warm, but do not boil. This will be drizzled over the assembled dish to enhance the richness and presentation.
- Assemble and Serve: Scoop portions of the coconut-infused sticky rice onto serving plates. Arrange the sliced ripe mango alongside or on top of the rice. Drizzle with the warm coconut milk topping and sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds if desired for an added nutty flavor and texture.
Notes
- For extra fragrance, add a pandan leaf while steaming the rice for an aromatic boost.
- Black sticky rice can be used instead of white glutinous rice for a colorful and nutritious twist.
- Always select ripe, sweet mangoes to achieve the authentic flavor balance in this dessert.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Steaming
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 345
- Sugar: 28 g
- Sodium: 160 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 58 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
