Thai Mango Sticky Rice (Print view)

Ripe mango and creamy coconut sticky rice blend for a sweet, satisfying tropical treat.

# List of Ingredients:

→ Sticky Rice

01 - 1 cup glutinous (sweet) rice
02 - Water, for soaking and cooking

→ Coconut Sauce

03 - 1 cup full-fat coconut milk
04 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
05 - 1/4 teaspoon salt

→ Mango

06 - 2 large ripe mangoes, peeled and sliced

→ Garnish

07 - 2 tablespoons coconut cream (optional)
08 - 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds or mung beans (optional)

# Step-by-Step Directions:

01 - Rinse glutinous rice under cold water until clear; soak in water at least 4 hours or overnight.
02 - Drain rice and steam in cheesecloth-lined basket for 25 to 30 minutes until tender.
03 - Combine coconut milk, sugar, and salt in saucepan; heat over medium stirring until sugar dissolves without boiling.
04 - Transfer cooked rice to bowl; stir in three-quarters of coconut sauce; cover and let absorb for 10 to 15 minutes.
05 - Peel and slice the ripe mangoes.
06 - Plate sticky rice and arrange mango slices alongside; drizzle with remaining coconut sauce and garnish with coconut cream and toasted sesame seeds or mung beans if desired.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • It's shockingly simple to make—mostly waiting for rice to soak and steam while you relax.
  • The contrast between warm coconut rice and cool, juicy mango is pure comfort in every bite.
  • Gluten-free and naturally vegetarian, it works for nearly every dietary preference at your table.
02 -
  • Never skip the soaking step—it's the difference between fluffy, tender rice and hard, uncooked grains in the middle.
  • Timing matters: serve this dish while the rice is still warm and the mango is still cool, because the contrast is what makes it sing.
03 -
  • Make the coconut sauce ahead and refrigerate it; simply warm it gently before serving so you can focus on the rice and mango.
  • If your rice absorbs all the sauce and seems dry, warm up a little extra coconut milk (mixed with a touch of sugar) and drizzle it in before serving—texture is everything.
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