Description
This classic Thai dessert features sweet, sticky glutinous rice paired with ripe mango slices and rich coconut milk sauce. The creamy coconut-infused rice perfectly complements the juicy freshness of mangoes, making it a refreshing and indulgent treat that’s simple to prepare in under an hour.
Ingredients
Scale
Sticky Rice
- 1 cup glutinous rice (soaked overnight)
Coconut Sauce
- 1 cup full-fat coconut milk
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Fruit & Garnish
- 2 ripe mangoes (peeled and sliced)
- Toasted sesame seeds or mung beans (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Rinse Rice: Rinse the soaked glutinous rice under cold water repeatedly until the water runs clear to remove excess starch for the best sticky texture.
- Steam Rice: Drain the rinsed rice and steam it in a lined steamer for about 30 minutes, or until the rice becomes sticky, translucent, and tender.
- Prepare Coconut Sauce: While the rice is steaming, whisk together the coconut milk, sugar, and salt over low heat in a saucepan until the sugar and salt dissolve completely, creating a smooth coconut sauce.
- Combine Rice and Sauce: Transfer the steamed sticky rice to a bowl and gently mix in half of the warm coconut sauce. Let this mixture sit for 15 minutes to allow the rice to absorb the flavors fully.
- Slice Mangoes: Peel and slice the ripe mangoes into thin wedges, ideal for serving alongside the sticky rice.
- Plate and Garnish: Mold portions of the sticky rice onto serving plates, top with mango slices, drizzle the remaining coconut sauce over the top, and sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds or mung beans if desired for added texture and flavor.
Notes
- Soaking the glutinous rice overnight is essential for achieving the perfect sticky texture.
- Use ripe, sweet mangoes such as Ataulfo or Kent for the best flavor contrast with the coconut rice.
- Steaming rice rather than boiling preserves its sticky texture and prevents it from becoming mushy.
- The coconut sauce can be warmed gently but should not be boiled to avoid curdling.
- Optional garnishes like toasted sesame seeds or mung beans add a nice crunch and visual appeal.
