Mango Sticky Rice Recipe Easy Step-By-Step Creamy Thai Dessert
A creamy and authentic Thai dessert combining sticky rice soaked in coconut milk with ripe mangoes, perfect for summer and easy to prepare.
- Prep Time: 4 hours 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: Thai
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (200g) sticky rice (glutinous rice)
- 1 cup (240ml) water
- 1 cup (240ml) full-fat coconut milk
- 1/3 cup (65g) granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 large ripe mangoes (about 500g total)
- Optional: 1 tablespoon toasted mung beans or sesame seeds
Instructions
- Rinse and soak the sticky rice: Rinse 1 cup (200g) sticky rice under cold water until clear. Soak in 1 cup (240ml) water for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Steam the rice: Drain soaked rice and steam in a steamer lined with cheesecloth over boiling water for 20-25 minutes. Fluff gently halfway through.
- Prepare the coconut sauce: Combine 1 cup (240ml) coconut milk, 1/3 cup (65g) sugar, and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a saucepan. Warm over medium heat, stirring until sugar dissolves. Simmer gently for 5 minutes without boiling.
- Mix coconut sauce with steamed rice: Transfer steamed rice to a bowl, pour about three-quarters of the warm coconut sauce over it, stir gently, cover, and let absorb for 20-30 minutes.
- Prepare mangoes: Peel and slice mangoes into thin strips or cubes.
- Serve: Scoop sticky rice onto plates, arrange mango slices alongside, drizzle with remaining coconut sauce, and sprinkle optional toasted mung beans or sesame seeds.
Notes
Soaking the rice overnight is key for softness. Steam gently to avoid mushy rice. Warm coconut sauce before mixing to help absorption. Use ripe but firm mangoes for best texture. Store rice and mango separately and reheat rice with coconut milk to restore softness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (about 1/4
- Calories: 320
- Fat: 15
- Carbohydrates: 45
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 3
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