Mango Sticky Rice 4.8 (156) Cook

Mango Sticky Rice

Name: Mango Sticky Rice
Prep time: 2 h 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 2 h 30 min
Yield: 4 portions
Cuisine: Thai

CN by Chef Nica 4.8 (156) 150 min total

M Mango Sticky Rice

The short version

Thai mango sticky rice uses glutinous rice steamed then soaked in sweetened coconut milk, served with fresh mango and a drizzle of salted coconut cream. The rice needs a 2-hour soak before steaming for 20 minutes.

Prep: 130m
Cook: 20m
Makes: 4
Level: Medium

Soak rice

Soak glutinous rice in cold water for 2 hours. Drain well.
Steam rice

Line a bamboo steamer with muslin or parchment. Steam drained rice over boiling water for 20 minutes until translucent and tender.
Soak in coconut milk

Warm coconut milk, sugar and salt until dissolved. Pour over hot rice, stir, cover and let absorb 20 minutes.
Serve

Mound rice alongside fresh mango slices. Drizzle with salted coconut cream.

Ingredients

Makes 4 portions

Batch

Method

0 / 4 steps

Soak rice
Soak glutinous rice in cold water for 2 hours. Drain well.
Steam rice
Line a bamboo steamer with muslin or parchment. Steam drained rice over boiling water for 20 minutes until translucent and tender.
Soak in coconut milk
Warm coconut milk, sugar and salt until dissolved. Pour over hot rice, stir, cover and let absorb 20 minutes.
Serve
Mound rice alongside fresh mango slices. Drizzle with salted coconut cream.

Tips

Glutinous rice is not optional — regular rice will not become sticky. Find it at any Asian grocery.
The coconut soak is what makes or breaks this dish — don't skip the 20-minute rest.