Classic Thai Mango Sticky Rice Recipe
Prep Time:
1 hour, 15 minutes
Cook Time:
20 minutes
Servings:
4 Servings
Ingredients
  • 1 cup uncooked glutinous rice (sweet or sticky rice)
  • 1 cup canned unsweetened coconut milk
  • 3 tablespoons sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 mango, peeled, pitted, and thinly sliced
Directions
  1. Wash the rice in cold running water until the water runs clear.
  2. Soak the rice for at least 1 hour (up to overnight) in enough cold water to cover it, then drain it.
  3. Line a steamer basket with cheesecloth and put the drained rice in the basket.
  4. Place the steamer over a large pot filled with water and cover it with a lid.
  5. Steam the rice over medium-high heat for 20 minutes, or until it is tender.
  6. Combine the coconut milk, sugar, and salt in a pot over medium heat stirring until the mixture comes to a simmer.
  7. Take the sauce off the heat, but do not let it become cold.
  8. Mix ½ of the sauce with the cooked rice and let the rice sit for 15 to 20 minutes.
  9. Scoop out ¼ of the rice in a cup or mold that will result in a round, slightly domed mound.
  10. Place each scoop of rice on a plate and top it with ¼ of the mango slices.
  11. Drizzle each plate with more of the remaining sauce as desired.
  12. Garnish the plates with the toasted sesame seeds, if desired.