Description
Thai mango sticky rice is a tropical dessert that brings the vibrant flavors of Thailand right to your kitchen. This delightful dish features sweet, ripe mangoes paired with creamy, glutinous rice soaked in rich coconut milk. Perfect for warm evenings or special gatherings, it’s an easy-to-make treat that will impress your friends and family. Indulge in this flavorful experience and let each bite transport you to sun-soaked streets filled with mouthwatering aromas.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup glutinous (sticky) rice
- 1 cup full-fat coconut milk
- 2 ripe mangoes, sliced
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ tsp salt
- Optional: Toasted sesame seeds or mung beans for garnish
Instructions
- Rinse the glutinous rice under cold water until it runs clear, then soak for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Drain the rice and steam it over boiling water for about 30 minutes until tender.
- In a saucepan over low heat, combine coconut milk, sugar, and salt; stir until dissolved but do not boil.
- Once the rice is cooked, mix two-thirds of the coconut sauce into it and let sit for 15 minutes.
- Slice mangoes and serve sticky rice on a plate alongside mango slices. Drizzle with remaining coconut sauce and garnish with sesame seeds or mung beans if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Steaming
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 115mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg