Traditional Thai Sticky Rice with Mango
Khao Niew Mamuang is a traditional Thai dessert made from glutinous rice cooked in sweetened coconut milk, served alongside sliced fresh mango. The rice is soaked overnight and then steamed, so allow a few hours of total prep and cooking time. Ripe, sweet mango is key to balancing the richness of the coconut rice.
Equipment
- Steamer or rice cooker
- Small saucepan
- Bowl for soaking
Ingredients
- 1 cup Thai sticky rice glutinous or sweet rice
- 1 ½ cups coconut milk full fat
- ⅓ cup sugar preferably fine-grain
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 medium ripe mangoes peeled and sliced
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds or mung beans for garnish
Instructions
- Rinse and soak the sticky rice in cold water for at least 30 minutes, or ideally overnight. This will ensure the rice cooks evenly and absorbs flavors well.
- Drain the rice and steam using a traditional rice steamer or a rice cooker, following the equipment's instructions, until the rice is soft and translucent (approximately 20 minutes).
- While the rice is cooking, combine coconut milk, sugar, and salt in a small saucepan. Heat gently over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Do not let it boil.
- When the rice is ready, transfer it to a mixing bowl and pour three-quarters of the warm coconut milk mixture over it. Stir until the rice is evenly coated and let it sit, covered, for 10 minutes to absorb the flavors.
- To serve, mold the sticky rice using a small bowl or cup for shape and place onto serving plates. Arrange the sliced mangoes artistically around the rice, drizzle with the remaining coconut sauce, and sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds or mung beans.
Notes
- For a tangy note, add a bit of lime zest to the coconut sauce.
- If Thai sticky rice is unavailable, you may substitute it with sushi rice, though the texture will differ slightly.
Nutrition
Calories: 476kcalCarbohydrates: 73gProtein: 6gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 16gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 161mgPotassium: 406mgFiber: 3gSugar: 31gVitamin A: 1120IUVitamin C: 39mgCalcium: 51mgIron: 4mg
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