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Khao Niao Mamuang

Thailand

Thailand's seasonal treasure. Only available when mangoes are in peak season in April and May.

Mango sticky rice — glutinous rice cooked in sweetened coconut milk, served with ripe mango and a drizzle of salted coconut cream. Thailand's most celebrated dessert.

Authentic Thailand Khao Niao Mamuang recipe
Prep
10 mins
Cook
30 mins
Difficulty
Easy
Calories
405 kcal
Serves
4
Calories are an estimate based on ingredients used

Ingredients

400gglutinous sticky rice, soaked 4 hours
400mlcoconut milk
100gsugar
1 tspsalt
2ripe mangoes, sliced
extra coconut milklightly salted, to drizzle

Method

1

Steam soaked rice for 20-25 minutes until tender.

2

Mix warm coconut milk with sugar and half the salt. Fold into hot rice. Cover and rest 20 minutes.

3

Serve rice alongside mango slices. Drizzle with salted coconut milk.

Chef's Tip

The rice must rest covered after adding the coconut milk — this allows full absorption.

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