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Easy & Creamy Coconut Mango Sticky Rice

A serving of mango sticky rice topped with sweet coconut cream and sesame seeds.
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Make authentic Thai Mango Sticky Rice (Khao Neeo Mamuang) at home with this simple recipe. You achieve perfectly cooked glutinous rice and a rich, sweet coconut sauce for a decadent tropical dessert.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup glutinous sweet rice (sticky rice)
  • 1 cup water (for cooking rice)
  • 1 cup full-fat coconut milk (for soaking/cooking)
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup full-fat coconut milk (for glaze)
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (for glaze)
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt (for glaze)
  • 2 ripe large mangoes, peeled and sliced
  • Toasted sesame seeds, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Rinse the sticky rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Soak the rice in water for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight. Drain the soaked rice well.
  2. Place the drained rice in a steamer basket lined with cheesecloth. Steam the rice over boiling water for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the rice is tender and cooked through.
  3. While the rice steams, prepare the sweet coconut milk. In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup of coconut milk, 1/2 cup sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Heat gently over medium-low heat, stirring until the sugar and salt dissolve completely. Do not boil.
  4. Transfer the hot, steamed rice to a bowl. Pour about two-thirds of the warm sweet coconut milk mixture over the rice. Stir gently to combine. Cover the bowl and let the rice sit for 30 minutes to absorb the liquid.
  5. While the rice rests, prepare the coconut glaze. In a separate small saucepan, combine the remaining 1/2 cup coconut milk, 2 tablespoons sugar, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Heat gently until the sugar dissolves. Set aside.
  6. To serve, scoop a portion of the sweetened sticky rice onto a plate. Arrange fresh mango slices next to the rice. Drizzle the reserved coconut glaze over the rice and mango. Garnish with toasted sesame seeds.

Notes

  • For the best texture, use true glutinous rice (also called sweet rice), not standard long-grain rice.
  • If you do not have a steamer, you can cook the rice in a rice cooker using 1 cup of water instead of coconut milk, then mix with the sweetened coconut milk after cooking.
  • This recipe is a great alternative to relying on meal planning services for dessert; it is simple to make ahead.

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