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Thai Mango Sticky Rice Recipe

Mango sticky rice is fairly simple to make. A couple of hints here: use a good quality coconut milk, and palm sugar if you can find it. The organic section of many grocery stores carry it. Palm sugar is an extremely popular ingredient in Thai cuisine. 

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 210 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Thai

Ingredients

  • 1 cup jasmine rice
  • 1 ½ c water
  • 1 c unsweetened coconut milk
  • ½ c palm sugar (cane sugar will also work)
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 2 mangoes peeled and thinly sliced
  • nigella seeds for sprinkling

Instructions

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  1. Slice mangoes and place in the refrigerator until you are ready to use them.
  2. Place rice in a pan with water and salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and cook covered for about 20 minutes, or until all the water has evaporated and the rice is soft. Remove from heat. Stir and keep covered.
  3. While the rice is cooking place the coconut milk and sugar in a saucepan on medium, and heat for about 15 minutes. Do not let it boil!
  4. Slowly add the coconut milk mixture to the warm rice; mix thoroughly and let it cool.
  5. Make small mounds using a mold.
  6. Place sliced mangoes around the mound Sprinkle with nigella seeds.

Notes

  • Frequently asked questions and tips
  • Can I use regular rice? Of course. Traditionally, Thai food uses jasmine rice which is indigenous to Thailand. Its fragrant taste makes it ideal.
  • How ripe does the mango need to be for mango sticky rice? For the mangoes, make sure they are ripe, but not overly ripe. You can cut your own, or buy them sliced/cubed. I've always been challenged when cutting mangoes, and I grew up in the tropics. Go figure! So who cuts my mangoes? My  husband of course!
  • How long can you keep mango sticky rice in the fridge? It is best to eat it right away. You can store it sealed in the refrigerator for about 2 days.
  • Can you microwave mango sticky rice? You can microwave it to reheat it, but not the mangoes. In Thailand, this dish is not always served hot. It really depends on the cook. Try it both hot and cool and see what you like best. 
  • Is mango sticky rice difficult to make? The process to make the dish is pretty simple. While the rice is cooking, make the sweet coconut syrup in a sauce pan. Combine the two with cool slices of mango on the side when it's all done.

Nutrition Information

Calories 210kcal (11%) Carbohydrates 35g (12%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 7g (11%) Saturated Fat 6g (30%) Sodium 173mg (7%) Potassium 174mg (5%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 13g (26%) Vitamin A 445IU (9%) Vitamin C 15.8mg (18%) Calcium 17mg (2%) Iron 0.7mg (4%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 210

% Daily Value*

Calories 210kcal 11%
Carbohydrates 35g 12%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 7g 11%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Sodium 173mg 7%
Potassium 174mg 4%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 13g 26%
Vitamin A 445IU 9%
Vitamin C 15.8mg 18%
Calcium 17mg 2%
Iron 0.7mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.