Sticky Sweet Perfection with Juicy Mango Sticky Rice Recipe
This classic Thai dessert features perfectly steamed glutinous sticky rice soaked in a warm, sweetened coconut milk sauce, served alongside juicy, ripe mango slices. Topped with optional toasted sesame seeds, this sticky mango rice offers a delightful combination of creamy, sweet, and fruity flavors that create a sticky sweet perfection.
- Prep Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Steaming
- Cuisine: Thai
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Sticky Rice
- 1 cup glutinous sticky rice
- 1 ½ cups water
Coconut Sauce
- 1 can (13.5 ounces) coconut milk
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Fruit and Garnish
- 2 ripe mangos, peeled and sliced
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Rinse the Rice: Rinse the sticky rice in cold water several times until the water runs mostly clear to remove excess starch.
- Soak the Rice: Soak the rinsed rice in water for at least 1 hour or overnight to ensure it softens and becomes tender when steamed.
- Drain the Rice: Drain the soaked rice using a fine-mesh strainer or colander to remove excess water prior to steaming.
- Steam the Rice: Steam the drained rice over boiling water for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the rice is tender and sticky in texture.
- Prepare Coconut Sauce: While the rice steams, pour the coconut milk into a small saucepan. Add sugar and salt and warm over medium heat, stirring until sugar dissolves. Heat it just until hot and smooth without boiling.
- Combine Rice and Coconut Milk: When the rice is done, transfer it to a large mixing bowl. Pour about three-quarters of the warm coconut milk mixture over the rice, gently stirring. Cover and let the rice absorb the coconut milk for about 20 minutes.
- Reserve Sauce: Set aside the remaining coconut milk sauce for drizzling during serving.
- Prepare Mango: Peel the mangos and slice them thinly for serving.
- Plate and Serve: Scoop a portion of sticky rice onto a plate, arrange sliced mango beside it, drizzle with reserved coconut sauce, and sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds if desired. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- For the best texture, soak the sticky rice overnight if possible.
- Use ripe mangos for optimal sweetness and juiciness.
- Do not boil the coconut milk mixture to avoid curdling.
- To speed up cooking, a rice cooker or pressure cooker with a steaming basket can be used instead of traditional steaming.
- Toasted sesame seeds add a nice nutty garnish but can be omitted if unavailable or unwanted.
Keywords: mango sticky rice, Thai dessert, coconut sticky rice, sweet sticky rice, tropical dessert
