Mango sticky rice
Sweet glutinous rice steamed and mixed with coconut milk, served with slices of ripe mango and a drizzle of salted coconut cream.

Mango sticy rice (3859549574): Dennis Wong from Hong Kong, Hong Kong, CC BY 2.0 (Wikimedia Commons)
Where it comes from
This dessert is a favorite in Thailand in the hot season when mangoes are at their best. It is also found across Southeast Asia and sold at markets and restaurants.
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Recipe
Make Mango sticky rice at home
Ingredients
- 1 cup glutinous (sticky) rice
- 3/4 cup coconut milk
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 ripe mangoes, peeled and sliced
- 1 tbsp rice flour or cornstarch
- 1/4 cup coconut cream
- Toasted mung beans or sesame seeds
How it's made
- Soak the rice in water for at least 4 hours or overnight, then drain.
- Steam the rice in a lined steamer for 25 minutes until tender and translucent.
- Warm the coconut milk with sugar and 1/4 tsp salt until dissolved.
- Mix hot rice with the coconut milk and cover for 20 minutes to absorb.
- Warm coconut cream with the flour and remaining salt until slightly thickened.
- Serve rice with mango slices, a drizzle of the cream, and a sprinkle of seeds.
Variations
- Black sticky rice version
- Durian sticky rice
- Mango with coconut ice cream
Cook’s tip: Use fully ripe but firm mangoes (like honey/Ataulfo) for the best flavor.
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About this page
Description and method written by Intercontinental Chef. Home-style method; quantities are a starting point, so adjust to taste.
Photo credit
- Mango sticy rice (3859549574): Dennis Wong from Hong Kong, Hong Kong, CC BY 2.0 (Wikimedia Commons)
