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Mango Sticky Rice

Thailand

Made only with seasonal mangoes. The Nam Dok Mai mango is considered the only proper variety.

Thailand's most beloved dessert — glutinous rice cooked in sweet coconut milk, served warm alongside ripe mango slices.

Authentic Thailand Mango Sticky Rice recipe
Prep
10 mins
Cook
30 mins
Difficulty
Easy
Calories
440 kcal
Serves
4
Calories are an estimate based on ingredients used

Ingredients

300gglutinous rice, soaked 4 hours
400mlcoconut milk
4 tbspcaster sugar
1 tspsalt
2 largeripe mangoes, sliced
2 tbsptoasted sesame seeds

Method

1

Steam soaked rice 20-25 minutes until translucent.

2

Heat coconut milk with sugar and salt.

3

Pour most over hot rice. Cover and rest 15 minutes.

4

Reserve remaining as drizzle sauce.

5

Serve rice with fanned mango and coconut drizzle.

Chef's Tip

Must use glutinous rice — regular rice will not work.

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