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mango sticky rice (thai dessert)

Recipe by
Vickie Parks
Renton, WA

Mango Sticky Rice is a popular Thai dessert, called Khao Nieaw Mamuang in Thailand. Although not a difficult dish to prepare, sticky rice does require a little patience because it needs time to soak in water. But it's well worth it.

yield 6 (prep time includes minimal time for rice to soak)
prep time 9 Hr
cook time 50 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For mango sticky rice (thai dessert)

  • 1 1/2 c
    glutinous (sweet) rice or short-grain white rice
  • 1 1/3 c
    canned unsweetened coconut milk, well-stirred
  • 1/3 c
    granulated sugar
  • 1/4 tsp
    salt
  • 3 Tbsp
    granulated sugar
  • 1 lg
    mango, peeled and cut into thin slices (at least 24)
  • 6 Tbsp
    toasted coconut (for garnish)
  • 6 sprig
    fresh mint (for garnish)

How To Make mango sticky rice (thai dessert)

  • 1
    In a bowl wash rice well in several changes of cold water until water is clear. Soak rice overnight in cold water (enough water to cover rice completely).
  • 2
    Drain rice in a sieve. Set sieve over a large deep saucepan of simmering water (sieve should not touch water) and steam the rice, covered with a kitchen towel and a lid, for 30 to 40 minutes, or until tender. Check water level in pan occasionally, adding more water if necessary.
  • 3
    While rice is cooking, in a small saucepan bring 1 cup coconut milk to a boil with 1/3 cup sugar and salt, stirring until sugar is dissolved. Remove pan from heat, and keep mixture warm.
  • 4
    Transfer cooked rice to a bowl and stir in coconut-milk mixture. Cover, and let rice stand for 30 minutes, or until coconut-milk mixture is absorbed. Rice may be prepared up to this point 2 hours ahead and kept covered at room temperature.
  • 5
    While rice is standing, in another small saucepan slowly boil remaining 1/3 cup coconut milk with 3 tablespoons sugar, stirring occasionally, for 1 minute. Transfer sauce to a small bowl and chill until cooled and slightly thickened.
  • 6
    To serve, divide the rice into 6 portions. Scoop rice into small ramekins (or measuring cups), and invert onto dessert plates, forming a rice mound. Drizzle sauce over the rice mounds, and sprinkle coconut on top and garnish with mint (if using). Arrange mango slices among the plates, and serve.

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