Sweet Coconut Sticky Rice with Mango
A classic Thai-inspired dessert featuring soft sticky rice infused with sweet coconut milk and served with ripe, juicy mango. This dish is rich, comforting, and perfectly balanced with tropical flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Steaming
- Cuisine: Thai
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
- 1 cup glutinous (sticky) rice
- 1 1/2 cups coconut milk
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 ripe mangoes, sliced
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds or mung beans (optional)
Instructions
- Rinse the sticky rice under cold water until the water runs clear, then soak for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Drain the rice and steam for 20–25 minutes until tender.
- In a saucepan, gently heat coconut milk, sugar, and salt, stirring until dissolved without boiling.
- Transfer cooked rice to a bowl and pour most of the coconut mixture over it, stirring gently to combine.
- Cover and let the rice absorb the coconut mixture for 20–30 minutes.
- Slice the mangoes.
- Serve the sticky rice with mango slices and drizzle with remaining coconut sauce.
- Garnish with sesame seeds or mung beans if desired.
Notes
- Use ripe, sweet mangoes for best flavor.
- Do not skip soaking the rice for proper texture.
- Reheat with a splash of coconut milk to restore moisture.
- Infuse coconut milk with pandan leaves for extra aroma.
- Best served warm or at room temperature.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 330 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 52 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
