Mango Sticky Rice
Sweet coconut sticky rice with ripe mango.
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- 300 g Glutinous rice
- 1 tin Coconut milk
- 80 g Palm sugar
- 2 Mango
- ½ tsp Salt
- 1 tbsp Sesame seeds (optional)
Method
- Rinse the glutinous rice, then soak it in plenty of cold water for at least 30 minutes and drain.
- Steam the drained glutinous rice over simmering water until tender and translucent.
- While the rice steams, warm the coconut milk in a small pan over low heat with the palm sugar and salt, stirring until dissolved.
- Fold most of the coconut sauce into the hot rice and leave it to absorb, covered.
- Peel and slice the mango cheeks, then serve with the mango, the rest of the coconut sauce, and a sprinkle of sesame seeds.
Nutrition per serving
Estimated from ingredients; varies with exact portions and brands.
About Mango Sticky Rice
Mango sticky rice, or khao niaow ma muang, is Thailand's most famous dessert, at its peak in the hot season when mangoes are ripe and abundant. It is a study in a few good ingredients handled well: glutinous rice steamed until translucent and tender, bathed in a warm coconut sauce sweetened with palm sugar and balanced by a pinch of salt. The rice turns sticky and rich rather than sweet on its own, so the ripe mango alongside provides the fragrance and juicy sweetness that complete the plate. Toasted sesame seeds add a faint crunch and nuttiness on top.
The technique that defines it starts before any cooking: soaking the glutinous rice for at least half an hour so it steams evenly into that signature chewy, translucent grain rather than a gummy mass. Folding most of the salted coconut sauce into the hot rice and letting it rest covered lets the grains absorb the richness fully, while the reserved sauce gets spooned over at serving for a glossy, indulgent finish. The magic is in the salt-sweet balance, where a touch of salt in the coconut keeps the whole dish from cloying. It is served warm or at room temperature, best when the mango is at its softest and most perfumed.
Mango Sticky Rice: frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Mango Sticky Rice?
One serving of Mango Sticky Rice has about 635 calories, with 8g of protein, 99g of carbs, 25g of fat and 4g of fiber. These are estimates based on the ingredient amounts in this recipe and will vary with your exact portions and brands.
Is Mango Sticky Rice gluten-free?
Based on its ingredients, Mango Sticky Rice has no gluten-containing components, so it's naturally gluten-free — as always, check that any packaged ingredients you use are certified gluten-free to be safe.
How long does Mango Sticky Rice take to make?
About 50 minutes start to finish, but only around 7 of those are hands-on — the rest is largely unattended cooking time you can step away from. In the Homecooked app the timers and parallel steps are sequenced for you so the hands-on part feels even shorter.
Do I need every ingredient to make Mango Sticky Rice?
The core ingredients are essential, but you can leave out sesame seeds — they're optional and mainly there for extra flavor or finish.
How many servings does Mango Sticky Rice make?
This recipe makes 4 servings. In the app you can scale it up or down and the ingredient amounts adjust automatically.