Description
Mango Sticky Rice is a traditional Thai dessert featuring sweet, glutinous rice paired with rich coconut milk and fresh mango slices. This creamy and fruity treat is perfect for any occasion, offering a delightful balance of flavors and textures. Enjoy it warm or at room temperature for a refreshing dessert experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup glutinous rice (also known as sticky rice or sweet rice)
- 1 ½ cups coconut milk
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 ripe mangoes, peeled and sliced
- Sesame seeds or mung beans for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Rinse the Rice: Measure 1 cup of glutinous rice and rinse it under cold water in a fine-mesh strainer for about 3-4 minutes until the water runs clear.
- Soak the Rice: Transfer the rinsed rice to a bowl, cover with water, and soak for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Drain the Rice: After soaking, drain the rice in a strainer and let it sit for 10-15 minutes to remove excess water.
- Prepare the Steamer: Set up a steamer with a heatproof plate in a pot filled with about 2 inches of water, ensuring the water doesnt touch the plate.
- Steam the Rice: Line the steamer basket with cheesecloth or a clean kitchen towel, add the drained rice, cover, and steam over medium heat for 25-30 minutes.
- Combine Ingredients for Coconut Sauce: In a medium saucepan, combine 1 ½ cups of coconut milk, ½ cup of granulated sugar, and ½ teaspoon of salt.
- Heat the Mixture: Stir the mixture over medium heat until the sugar dissolves completely, about 5-7 minutes, without letting it boil.
- Reserve Some Sauce: Remove about ½ cup of the coconut sauce and set it aside for drizzling later.
- Combine Rice and Sauce: Once the rice is done steaming, transfer it to a large bowl and pour the remaining coconut sauce over it. Gently fold in the sauce and let it sit for 15-20 minutes.
- Slice the Mangoes: Cut the ripe mangoes in half lengthwise and slice the flesh into thin strips or cubes.
- Arrange the Mangoes: Place the sliced mangoes on a plate in an appealing arrangement.
- Plate the Sticky Rice: Scoop a generous portion of sticky rice onto one side of a serving plate.
- Add the Mango: Place the sliced mangoes next to the sticky rice.
- Drizzle with Coconut Sauce: Drizzle the reserved coconut sauce over the sticky rice and mango.
- Garnish: Optionally, sprinkle toasted sesame seeds or mung beans on top for garnish.
- Serve: Enjoy warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- For best results, soak the rice overnight to achieve the perfect sticky texture.
- You can adjust the sweetness of the coconut sauce by adding more or less sugar according to your taste.
- This dish is best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in the refrigerator for a day.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes