How to Make Mango Sticky Rice – Thailand’s Sweetest Dessert
No Thai meal is complete without a taste of Mango Sticky Rice—a simple yet heavenly dessert that captures the heart of Thai cuisine. Creamy coconut-infused sticky rice paired with sweet, juicy mango makes for the perfect ending to any meal. At our Thai Cooking Class in Phuket, this dish is always a crowd-pleaser and surprisingly easy to make at home!
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🥭 Ingredients:
Serves 2–3 people.
- 1 cup glutinous (sticky) rice
- 1 ½ cups coconut milk
- ¼ cup sugar (adjust to taste)
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 ripe mango, peeled and sliced
- 1 tbsp mung beans or sesame seeds (optional, for topping)
🍚 Instructions:
- Soak the Rice:
Rinse the sticky rice several times until the water runs clear. Then soak it in water for at least 4 hours or overnight. - Steam the Rice:
Drain the soaked rice and steam it in a bamboo or regular steamer for about 25–30 minutes, until soft and tender. - Make the Coconut Sauce:
In a small pot, heat 1 cup of coconut milk with the sugar and salt. Stir until the sugar dissolves—do not boil. Set aside ¼ cup of this mixture for drizzling later. - Mix Coconut with Rice:
While the rice is still warm, transfer it to a bowl and gently mix in the coconut milk (excluding the reserved portion). Cover and let it absorb for 10–15 minutes. - Plate and Serve:
Scoop the sticky rice onto a plate or banana leaf. Add sliced mango on the side. Drizzle with the reserved coconut sauce and sprinkle toasted mung beans or sesame seeds on top if desired.
🧑🍳 Tips from Our Phuket Cooking School:
- Use Thai glutinous rice specifically—jasmine rice won’t work!
- Ripe mangoes like Nam Dok Mai or Ok Rong varieties are ideal for their natural sweetness and aroma.
- Want extra flavor? Try adding a pandan leaf to the coconut milk while heating.
Whether it’s your first time cooking Thai food or you’re a dessert enthusiast, Mango Sticky Rice is the perfect dish to try. Sweet, fragrant, and incredibly satisfying—this dessert brings a little taste of Thailand to any table.
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