Mango Sticky rice
This mango sticky rice pairs sweet coconut rice with ripe mango and a warm coconut sauce. Toasted sesame seeds add a little crunch to the finished dessert.
For more mango desserts, try my mango panna cotta.
Plan ahead for soaking the glutinous rice. This version cooks it in a covered pot with coconut milk, then lets it rest before serving.
Quick Look: Mango Sticky Rice
- ⏳ Soak time: 4–5 hours or overnight.
- 🔥 Cooking: About 15 minutes for the rice, plus a 10-minute covered rest and warming the sauce.
- 🍽️ Servings: 2.
- 🥣 Main ingredients: Glutinous rice, coconut milk, brown sugar, mango, and sesame seeds.
- ➡️ Method: Rinse → soak → cook rice → rest → make sauce → assemble.
- ⭐ Difficulty: Easy, with advance soaking.
- 🥭 Best served with: Ripe mango and toasted sesame seeds.
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Why This Recipe
- Creamy coconut flavor: Coconut milk flavors both rice and sauce.
- Fresh fruit contrast: Ripe mango balances the warm rice.
- Simple finish: A sprinkle of sesame seeds adds texture.
Recipe Ingredients
Glutinous rice: Also called sweet rice; this is the type needed for the sticky texture.
Water: Used for soaking and cooking; follow the card’s cooking method.
Full-fat coconut milk: Divided between the rice and serving sauce.
Light brown sugar and salt: Sweeten and balance the coconut mixture.
Ripe mango: Peel and cut into pieces shortly before serving.
Toasted sesame seeds: Add as a final garnish.
Check recipe card for quantities.
Substitutions & Variations
- Change the fruit: Sliced banana or berries give a different dessert.
- Change the presentation: Serve in bowls or on small plates.
How to Make Mango Sticky Rice
Step 1: Rinse the rice until the water runs clear. Soak for 4–5 hours or overnight, then drain.
Step 2: Cook the soaked rice with the coconut milk, water, sugar, and salt allocated in the recipe card. Bring to a boil, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes until tender. Remove from the heat and rest covered for 10 minutes.
Step 3: Warm the remaining coconut milk and sugar over medium-low heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves.
Step 4: Spoon the sticky rice onto serving plates.
Step 5: Add mango, drizzle with coconut sauce, and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
Shahida's Tips & Tricks
- Use glutinous rice rather than ordinary long-grain rice.
- Allow the soaking time before cooking.
- Keep the pot covered while the rice rests.
- Choose ripe mango for a sweet, soft contrast.
How to Serve Mango Sticky Rice
Serve the rice warm or cooled, with mango and coconut sauce. Add sesame seeds just before serving.
Troubleshooting & FAQs
Can I use ordinary rice?
It will not give the same sticky texture. Use glutinous or sweet rice for this recipe.
Can I skip soaking?
Plan for the soaking time in the recipe; it helps the rice cook as intended.
When should I add the mango?
Prepare the mango near serving time and add it when assembling the plates.
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Mango Sticky rice
Ingredients
- ½ cup of glutinous rice sweet rice
- 1 cups of water
- ¾ cup of Full-Fat coconut milk divided
- ½ cup of light brown sugar
- A pinch of salt
- 1 ripe mango peeled and cubed
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
Instructions
- Rinse the rice thoroughly under cold water until the water runs clear. Soak for about l 4-5 hours, or overnight.
- In a medium-sized pot, Place the rice, ½ of coconut milk, ½ cup of water, ¼ cup of sugar, and a pinch of salt, Bring to a boil, reduce the heat, cover, and let it simmer for about 15 minutes, or until most of the liquid is absorbed and the rice is tender. Remove from heat and let it sit, covered, for another 10 minutes.
- in a saucepan combine remaining coconut milk and ¼ cup of sugar
- Heat over medium-low heat, stirring until the sugar is fully dissolved.
- On a plate put the sticky rice generously drizzled with coconut cream sauce. Top with mangoes and some sesame seeds,
- Serve warm or cold.
