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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine asian-insprired, Thai, Thai-Inspired
Calories 250 kcal

Ingredients
  

Sticky Rice:

  • 2 cups glutinous(sticky rice) I used premade rice by Bibogo or Innovasion
  • 1 ½ cups canned coconut milk
  • ½ cup coconut sugar or white sugar
  • ½ tsp salt

Coconut Sauce:

  • ¾ cup canned coconut milk
  • 2 tbsp coconut sugar or white sugar
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water for thickening, optional

For Serving:

  • 3 ripe mangoes peeled and sliced
  • 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds or crushed peanuts
  • 1 tbsp coconut flakes optional

Instructions
 

Prepare the Sticky Rice

  • Rinse the rice several times until the water runs clear. This removes excess starch and ensures the rice cooks evenly.
  • Soak the rice for at least 4 hours or overnight for the best texture.
  • Drain and steam the rice in a bamboo or metal steamer for 25-30 minutes, until it turns translucent and sticky.

Make the Coconut Sauce

  • In a saucepan over medium heat, combine 1 ½ cups coconut milk, ½ cup sugar, and ½ tsp salt.
  • Stir continuously until the sugar dissolves, then remove from heat.
  • Pour the warm coconut mixture over the steamed sticky rice, stir, and cover. Let it sit for 15 minutes to absorb the flavors.

Make the Sweet Coconut Drizzle

  • In a saucepan, heat ¾ cup coconut milk, 2 tbsp sugar, and ¼ tsp salt over low heat.
  • If using cornstarch, add the slurry and stir until the sauce thickens (1-2 minutes). Remove from heat.

Assemble & Serve

  • Place a scoop of sticky rice on a plate, arrange mango slices on the side, and drizzle with the coconut sauce.
  • Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds, crushed peanuts, or coconut flakes for extra texture.

Notes

🔹 No steamer? Use a fine mesh strainer over a pot of boiling water and cover with a lid.
🔹 Want extra richness? Use full-fat coconut milk for a creamier result.
🔹 Looking for a twist? Try adding a splash of vanilla extract to the coconut sauce.
🔹 Best mango varieties? Use Ataulfo (Honey) or Thai Nam Dok Mai mangoes for the sweetest flavor!

Nutrition

Calories: 250kcal
Keyword coconut sticky rice, easy asian dessert, mango sticky rice, thai dessert, vegan mango dessert
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