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Easy & Creamy Mango Sticky Rice (Authentic Thai Dessert)

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Make authentic, creamy Mango Sticky Rice at home. This recipe uses simple steps for perfectly cooked sticky rice and a luscious coconut sauce, creating a satisfying tropical dessert.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup glutinous sweet rice (sticky rice)
  • 1 cup water for soaking
  • 1 cup full-fat coconut milk (for soaking rice)
  • 1/2 cup full-fat coconut milk (for sauce)
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 ripe mango, sliced
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Rinse the sticky rice several times until the water runs clear. Soak the rice in 1 cup of water for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight.
  2. Drain the soaked rice completely. Steam the rice for 20 to 25 minutes until it is tender and cooked through. Alternatively, you can cook the rice in a rice cooker with 1/2 cup of water until done.
  3. While the rice cooks, prepare the coconut sauce. In a small saucepan, combine the 1/2 cup coconut milk, sugar, and salt. Heat over medium-low heat, stirring until the sugar and salt dissolve completely. Do not boil.
  4. Once the rice is cooked, transfer it to a bowl. Pour the warm coconut sauce over the hot sticky rice. Stir gently to combine. Cover the bowl and let the rice rest for 15 minutes to absorb the sauce.
  5. Serve the creamy coconut sticky rice warm or at room temperature alongside slices of fresh, ripe mango. Drizzle any remaining sauce over the top and sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds if you use them.

Notes

  • For the best texture, use true glutinous rice (also called sweet rice), not regular short-grain rice.
  • If you do not have a steamer, you can cook the rice in a rice cooker using less water than usual for regular rice.
  • Adjust the sugar in the sauce to match the sweetness of your mangoes.

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