Description
Experience a taste of Thailand with this delightful dessert featuring sticky rice drizzled with creamy coconut milk and paired with ripe mangoes. This easy-to-make dish not only tantalizes your taste buds but also creates cherished memories at any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup glutinous rice
- 1 cup full-fat coconut milk
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 2 ripe mangoes
- Pinch of salt
- Toasted sesame seeds (optional)
Instructions
- Rinse the glutinous rice under cold water until clear. Soak for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Drain the rice and steam in a bamboo steamer lined with cheesecloth for 25-30 minutes until tender.
- In a saucepan, warm the coconut milk, sugar, and salt over medium heat until the sugar dissolves (do not boil).
- Combine half of the coconut sauce with the cooked rice; let it sit for 15 minutes to absorb flavors.
- Slice the mangoes and arrange them alongside the sticky rice on plates.
- Drizzle extra coconut sauce over each serving and sprinkle with sesame seeds if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Steaming
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 345
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Use ripe mangoes that yield slightly when pressed for optimal sweetness. Feel free to add toppings like toasted coconut flakes or substitute mango with other fruits such as bananas or strawberries for a fun twist. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days; reheat gently with extra coconut milk.