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Mango Sticky Rice

Most desserts aren’t made like this. Take yourself to a beach somewhere in the middle of nowhere with this traditional Thai dessert! As can be seen in the picture, this recipe is of minimal difficulty, so try it out and taste for yourself!

Ingredients:

  • 3 cups sweet sticky rice
  • 2 1/2 cups coconut cream (I use savoy coconut cream)
  • 1 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 2 cups coconut cream, for garnish
  • Toasted yellow mung beans

Directions:

  1. Rinse the rice several times until the water is clear.
  2. Soak the rice in tap water for 4 hours or overnight.
  3. Drain the rice. Wrap the rice in a cheesecloth and steam for an hour or until the rice is cooked.
  4. In a pot, add the 2 1/2 cups of coconut milk as well as the sugar and salt.
  5. Stir until the sugar is dissolved. Bring to a boil.
  6. While the coconut milk mixture is hot, add it to the rice and stir gently until the rice fully absorbs it.
  7. To serve, place the sticky rice in a serving bowl. Add coconut cream, and top with toasted mung beans. Enjoy with hot tea!

Note:

If fresh coconut milk is available where you live, use it; it’s much better than canned coconut milk!

I’ve found this brand of coconut milk is the creamiest and the closest to its fresh counterpart. Not getting paid to tell you this!
Toast the mung beans until golden brown. This is your garnish.
Steam the rice for an hour or until cooked.
While the rice is cooking, mix the coconut milk with sugar and salt. Bring to a boil. Stir until the sugar has dissolved. Keep warm.
Check the rice for doneness.
While the rice is hot, transfer it to a bowl.
Add the coconut mixture.
Stir gently until combine. Serve with more coconut milk and garnish with toasted mung beans.

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