Description
Indulge in the sweet and creamy delight of Mangoes and Sticky Rice, a traditional Thai dessert that combines the richness of coconut milk with the tropical freshness of ripe mangoes. This recipe offers a perfect balance of flavors and textures that will transport you to the bustling streets of Thailand with every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Sticky Rice:
- 1 cup glutinous (sticky) rice
Coconut Milk Mixture:
- 1 1/2 cups coconut milk
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Additional:
- 2 ripe mangoes (peeled, pitted, and sliced)
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds or mung beans (optional)
Instructions
- Rinse and Soak the Sticky Rice: Rinse the sticky rice until the water runs clear, then soak it for at least 4 hours.
- Steam the Rice: Drain the rice and steam it for 20–25 minutes until tender.
- Prepare Coconut Milk Mixture: Heat coconut milk, sugar, and salt until sugar dissolves.
- Combine and Serve: Mix steamed rice with coconut milk, let it absorb for 10–15 minutes. Serve with mango slices, drizzle with reserved coconut milk, and garnish if desired.
Notes
- Use only glutinous or ‘sweet’ rice for the right texture.
- Thai Ataulfo or Nam Dok Mai mangoes work best for their sweet, buttery flavor.
- Best served slightly warm or at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes (plus soaking time)
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Steaming
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
