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Easy and Creamy Mango Sticky Rice Recipe

A perfectly molded serving of mango sticky rice with sliced fresh mango and toasted coconut flakes.
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Make authentic Thai Mango Sticky Rice (Khao Niao Mamuang) at home with this simple recipe. You achieve perfectly soft, sweet sticky rice soaked in rich coconut sauce, paired with ripe mangoes.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup sweet sticky rice (glutinous rice)
  • 1 cup full-fat coconut milk (for soaking)
  • 1 cup full-fat coconut milk (for cooking sauce)
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water (slurry)
  • 2 ripe Ataulfo or Nam Dok Mai mangoes, sliced
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Rinse the sticky rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Soak the rice in 1 cup of coconut milk for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight.
  2. Drain the soaked rice. Steam the rice for 20 to 25 minutes until it is soft and cooked through. Alternatively, you can cook it in a rice cooker using the minimum amount of water needed for absorption.
  3. While the rice cooks, prepare the sweet coconut sauce. In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup of coconut milk, sugar, and salt. Heat over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Do not boil.
  4. Remove the sauce from the heat. Stir in the cornstarch slurry until the sauce thickens slightly. Keep warm.
  5. Transfer the hot, cooked sticky rice to a bowl. Pour about half of the warm sweet coconut sauce over the rice. Stir gently to combine. Cover the bowl and let the rice absorb the liquid for 15 minutes.
  6. To serve, place a portion of the sweetened sticky rice on a plate. Arrange slices of fresh, ripe mango next to the rice.
  7. Drizzle the remaining warm coconut sauce over the rice and mango. Garnish with toasted sesame seeds.

Notes

  • Use sweet sticky rice, often labeled as glutinous rice, for the correct texture. Do not substitute regular rice.
  • Ensure your mangoes are ripe; they should yield slightly to gentle pressure and smell fragrant.
  • For extra richness, you can use a mix of coconut cream and coconut milk for the sauce.

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