Description
Thai Mango Sticky Rice is a beloved traditional dessert featuring sweet, sticky glutinous rice paired with ripe mango slices and rich coconut sauce. This recipe captures the authentic flavors with perfectly steamed sticky rice, creamy coconut milk infused with sugar and salt, and fresh mango, bringing a harmonious balance of creamy, sweet, and fruity elements that’s simple to prepare and delightfully satisfying.
Ingredients
Scale
Sticky Rice
- 1 cup glutinous rice (soaked overnight)
Coconut Sauce
- 1 cup full-fat coconut milk
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Fruit and Garnish
- 2 ripe mangoes (peeled and sliced)
- Toasted sesame seeds or mung beans (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Rinse the rice: Rinse the soaked glutinous rice under cold water until the water runs clear to remove excess starch and ensure clean grains.
- Steam the rice: Drain the rice and place it in a lined steamer; steam for about 30 minutes until the rice becomes sticky and translucent, indicating it is fully cooked.
- Prepare the coconut sauce: While the rice is steaming, combine coconut milk, granulated sugar, and salt in a saucepan over low heat. Whisk gently until the sugar dissolves completely, forming a smooth sweet coconut sauce.
- Combine rice and sauce: Transfer the hot steamed rice to a bowl and pour half of the warm coconut sauce over it. Mix gently to coat the rice evenly, then cover and let it sit for 15 minutes to absorb the flavors and soften further.
- Slice the mangoes: Peel the ripe mangoes and cut them into thin wedges or slices, ready for serving.
- Assemble the dessert: Mold portions of the sticky rice onto plates, arrange mango slices alongside or on top, drizzle with the remaining coconut sauce, and sprinkle toasted sesame seeds or mung beans if desired for a delightful texture and garnish.
Notes
- Soaking glutinous rice overnight is essential for achieving the right sticky texture.
- Use ripe, sweet mangoes for the best flavor contrast.
- Steaming rice in a lined steamer prevents sticking and ensures even cooking.
- You can substitute mung beans with toasted sesame seeds for garnish to add a nutty flavor.
- Adjust sugar in the coconut sauce to taste depending on the sweetness of your mangoes.
