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Mango Sticky Rice

Mango Sticky Rice

Sweet sticky rice topped with ripe mango slices and drizzled with coconut cream. Classic Thai dessert.

20
Prep (min)
15
Cook (min)
35
Total (min)
4
Servings
Health Score75/100

Ingredients

  • 400 g Sticky rice
  • 400 ml Coconut milk
  • 100 g Sugar
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 2 pcs Ripe mango
  • 1 to taste Sesame seeds
  • 1 to taste Lime

Instructions

  1. 1

    Soak sticky rice in water for at least 4 hours or overnight. Drain well before steaming.

    💡 Use Nam Doc Mai mangoes for authentic Thai flavor - they have the perfect balance of sweetness and fragrance.

  2. 2

    Steam rice over boiling water for 25 minutes until tender but still slightly sticky.

    💡 Soak sticky rice for 4+ hours or overnight for proper gelatinization.

  3. 3

    Mix coconut milk, sugar, and salt in a saucepan. Heat until sugar dissolves. Do not boil.

    💡 Soak sticky rice for 4+ hours or overnight for proper gelatinization.

  4. 4

    Transfer hot rice to a bowl. Pour half the coconut sauce over and let absorb for 30 minutes.

    💡 Soak sticky rice for 4+ hours or overnight for proper gelatinization.

  5. 5

    Peel and slice mangoes. Serve sticky rice with mango slices and remaining coconut sauce drizzled on top.

    💡 Soak sticky rice for 4+ hours or overnight for proper gelatinization.