Description
Sweet Thai classic mango sticky rice delights senses with creamy coconut-infused glutinous rice paired alongside ripe, golden mango slices. Rich tropical dessert promises pure bliss that transports diners straight to Thailand’s culinary heart.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 ¼ cups (250 g) glutinous rice
- 1–2 large mangoes
Coconut Milk and Sweetening Components:
- 1 cup (240 ml) canned coconut milk
- ½ cup (120 ml) canned coconut milk
- ¼ cup (50 g) sweetener of choice
- 1 ½ tablespoons sweetener of choice
Seasoning and Thickening Ingredients:
- ⅓ teaspoon sea salt
- 1 pinch of sea salt
- 1 ½ teaspoons cornstarch or tapioca flour
Garnish:
- Toasted sesame seeds or coconut flakes
Instructions
- Immerse long-grain sticky rice in cold water for a minimum of 60 minutes, allowing the grains to absorb moisture and soften, with an optimal soaking time of 3 hours or overnight for best texture.
- Transfer soaked rice to a steamer basket or traditional bamboo steamer, positioning it over rapidly boiling water and steam for 35-45 minutes until the rice becomes perfectly tender and translucent.
- Prepare the primary coconut sauce by combining 240 milliliters coconut milk, 50 grams granulated sugar, and 1.5 grams salt in a medium saucepan, heating until the mixture reaches a gentle boil.
- Incorporate the freshly steamed rice into the coconut sauce, gently folding to ensure even coating, then cover and let the rice absorb the creamy mixture for 45-60 minutes, allowing flavors to meld completely.
- Create the additional serving sauce by whisking 120 milliliters coconut milk, 22 grams (1 ) sugar, a delicate pinch of sea salt, and 5 grams cornstarch in a small saucepan.
- Simmer the supplementary sauce over medium heat, stirring consistently until it thickens to a luxurious, glossy consistency, approximately 3-4 minutes.
- Slice ripe, golden mangoes into elegant wedges and artfully arrange them alongside the glistening sticky rice.
- Drizzle the additional coconut sauce generously over the rice and mango, then garnish with a sprinkle of toasted white sesame seeds or delicate coconut flakes for added texture and visual appeal.
Notes
- Master the art of soaking Thai sticky rice for at least an hour, which ensures perfect texture and even cooking.
- Choose ripe, fragrant mangoes for the most authentic and delicious flavor profile of this classic Thai dessert.
- Allow the rice to rest after steaming and mixing with coconut sauce, enabling it to absorb flavors and become wonderfully creamy.
- Control sauce consistency by gradually heating and stirring, preventing lumps and achieving a smooth, glossy finish.
- Toast sesame seeds or coconut flakes lightly before garnishing to enhance their nutty and aromatic qualities.
- Serve immediately after preparation to enjoy the optimal temperature and textural balance between warm rice and cool mango.
- Prep Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Steaming
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 340 kcal
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg