Mango Sticky Rice (Khao Niaow Ma Muang) is a dessert recipe from Thailand featuring sticky rice in a coconut-milk mixture, fresh mango, and topped with a coconut cream sauce. It is just the right amount of sweet and rich. The texture of the rice is so chewy and sticky and pairs perfectly with the juicy and slightly sour taste of the mango slices.
Ingredients in our Mango Sticky Rice Recipe
Glutinous Rice – this is a type of rice that lacks amylose which makes it stickier than regular white rice. It is often labeled as “sweet rice” or “Thai sweet rice” at the grocery store. The grains are opaque and become clear when cooked. Despite the name, it is still a gluten-free grain. If you absolutely can’t find it, then you can use sushi rice or jasmine rice. Coconut Milk – make sure to use full-fat coconut milk from a can. We like to use the Thai Kitchen brand. Do not shake the can before opening, as you will want to scoop the solids out of the can and save them for the cream sauce. Sugar – you can use white granulated sugar or light brown sugar. Salt Mango – Fresh mango is what makes this dish truly POP!
How to Cook Sticky Rice
Just like in our sushi rice recipe, soaking the rice is extremely important. The husk on the outside of the sticky rice needs to break down so that it can cook properly. Traditionally sticky rice is cooked in a bamboo cone, or huad. It is placed over a pot of boiling water and steamed. It is not immersed in the water like other rices. Since I don’t have a bamboo cone, I improvised my own steaming set up. I placed a steamer basked in a large pot and lined it with cheesecloth. The cheesecloth is to help the rice grains not slip through the steamer basket. You could also use a linen or muslin kitchen towel. After soaking the rice overnight, I sprinkled it evenly over the cheesecloth. Then, I added a few cups of water underneath the basket and brought it to a boil and covered it with a lid. I had to add water a few times during the cooking process, but my little steamer set up worked well!
How to Pick a Ripe Mango
Mangoes are the stars of this delicious dessert and you want the perfectly ripe mangoes to sit atop your Mango Sticky Rice. Let’s talk about how to pick a perfectly ripe, juicy mango! First, don’t pick by color. Mangoes come in all different colors and it isn’t a representation of ripeness, like a banana for example. Next, give the mango a very light squeeze. A ripe mango will have some give, but not too much. Ripe mangoes often have a fruity smell by their stem as well. Hope this helps! Read Next: 33+ Easy Dessert Ideas (with Pictures + Simple Recipes)
How to Make Mango Sticky Rice
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