Description
Indulge in a taste of Thailand with this delightful Mango Sticky Rice recipe. Sweet glutinous rice is steamed to perfection and infused with a rich coconut milk sauce, then served with fresh mango slices for a tropical twist. A sprinkle of sesame seeds or mung beans adds a delightful crunch to this classic Thai dessert.
Ingredients
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Sticky Rice:
- 1 cup glutinous (sweet) rice
- Water for soaking
Coconut Sauce:
- 1 ½ cups coconut milk
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
Additional:
- 2 ripe mangoes, peeled and sliced
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds or mung beans (optional garnish)
Instructions
- Rinse the Sticky Rice: Rinse the sticky rice in cold water until the water runs clear. Soak in water for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Steam the Rice: Drain the soaked rice and steam in a lined basket for 25–30 minutes until tender.
- Prepare the Coconut Sauce: Heat coconut milk, sugar, and salt in a saucepan until sugar dissolves; do not boil.
- Combine and Rest: Mix cooked rice with coconut sauce. Let it sit covered for 15–20 minutes.
- Serve: Serve sticky rice with mango slices, drizzle with coconut milk, and sprinkle with sesame seeds or mung beans.
Notes
- For extra richness, use full-fat coconut milk.
- Best consumed on the same day as the rice can firm up in the fridge.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes (plus soaking time)
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Steaming
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion with mango
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 160 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 54 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
