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Delicious Mango Sticky Rice dessert with ripe mango slices and coconut sauce

Mango Sticky Rice

A delightful Thai dessert featuring sticky rice topped with ripe mango slices and drizzled with a creamy coconut sauce.
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Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine Thai
Servings 4 servings
Calories 300 kcal

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 1 cup uncooked sticky rice Also called glutinous rice or sweet rice.
  • 1 can full-fat coconut milk (13.5 oz / 400 g can) Provides rich, creamy sauce.
  • ¼ cup sugar
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch (Optional)
  • 3 ripe mangoes, peeled and sliced Choose fragrant and slightly soft varieties.

For Garnish

  • To taste Toasted sesame seeds Optional, for garnish.

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Rinse the sticky rice under cool tap water, gently stirring to release excess starch, and drain.
  • Soak the rice in cold water for a minimum of 1 hour or up to overnight. Drain again once soaked.

Cooking the Rice

  • Transfer the drained rice to a heatproof bowl suitable for steaming.
  • In a steamer pot, fill with 2 inches of water and set the rice bowl on the steaming rack. Cover and bring the water to a boil.
  • Steam for 20 to 25 minutes until the rice is cooked through. Remove and let it sit covered.

Making the Coconut Sauce

  • In a saucepan, combine coconut milk, sugar, and salt. Heat until warm and sugar dissolves without boiling.
  • If using cornstarch, prepare a slurry with cornstarch and water, stir into the coconut mixture, and cook until slightly thickened.

Combining and Serving

  • In the bowl with rice, pour about 1 cup of warm coconut sauce and stir gently until absorbed.
  • Peel and slice mangoes, then plate with 1/3 cup of coconut-coated sticky rice alongside.
  • Drizzle with reserved coconut sauce and garnish with sesame seeds if desired.

Notes

Store leftovers separately in airtight containers. The rice keeps best when wrapped. Prepare coconut sauce in advance and keep warm. Avoid freezing whole desserts as the texture may change. Consider serving with light mains and pairing with ginger or jasmine tea.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 5gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 9gSodium: 200mgFiber: 3gSugar: 25g
Keyword Coconut Rice, Comfort Food, Mango Sticky Rice, Thai Dessert, Tropical Dessert
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