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Coconut Mango Sticky Rice

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Classic Thai coconut-infused sticky rice paired with sweet, juicy mango slices and a silky coconut drizzle.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup glutinous (sweet) rice
  • 1 ½ cups water (for cooking rice)
  • 1 ½ cups full-fat coconut milk, divided
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • ¼ tsp fine sea salt
  • 2 ripe mangoes, peeled and sliced
  • 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds or mung beans, for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Rinse the glutinous rice in cold water until the water runs clear, 2–3 times.
  2. Combine the rinsed rice and 1 ½ cups water in a saucepan. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until the water is absorbed and the rice is tender, about 15 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand, covered, 10 minutes.
  3. While the rice cooks, warm 1 cup of the coconut milk with the sugar and salt over medium-low heat, stirring just until the sugar dissolves. Do not let it boil.
  4. Transfer the hot rice to a bowl. Pour the sweetened coconut milk over the rice, stir gently, then cover and let the rice absorb the coconut mixture for 15–20 minutes.
  5. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, heat the remaining ½ cup coconut milk over medium heat until it thickens slightly, 3–4 minutes. This will be the coconut drizzle.
  6. To serve, mound sticky rice onto plates, arrange mango slices alongside, and spoon the thickened coconut sauce over the rice. Garnish with sesame seeds or mung beans, if desired. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Notes

  • Sticky (sweet) rice is essential; jasmine or long-grain rice will not achieve the proper chewy texture.
  • For extra fragrance, soak the rice for 4 hours or overnight; if soaked, reduce cooking water to 1 ¼ cups.
  • Adjust sugar to taste—traditional Thai desserts are quite sweet.
  • If coconut milk separates, whisk until smooth before heating.
  • Leftovers keep refrigerated 2–3 days; warm gently with a splash of coconut milk before serving.

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Keywords: Thai dessert, coconut sticky rice, mango, Khao Niao Mamuang, vegan

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