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Authentic Thai Mango Sticky Rice (Khao Niew Mamuang)

A plate of delicious mango sticky rice, featuring bright yellow mango slices over sweet rice drizzled with coconut cream.
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Make classic Thai Mango Sticky Rice using glutinous rice, sweet coconut milk sauce, and ripe mangoes. Includes a simple rice cooker method.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups glutinous rice (sweet rice)
  • 1 can (13.5 oz) full-fat coconut milk, divided
  • 1 cup water (for cooking rice)
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 ripe Ataulfo or Nam Dok Mai mangoes
  • 1/4 cup extra coconut milk (for topping sauce)
  • 1 tablespoon sugar (for topping sauce)
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt (for topping sauce)
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds (optional garnish)

Instructions

  1. Rinse the glutinous rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Soak the rice in water for at least 4 hours or overnight. Drain well.
  2. If using a rice cooker: Combine the drained rice and 1 cup of water in the rice cooker pot. Cook using the white rice setting.
  3. While the rice cooks, prepare the sweet coconut sauce: In a small saucepan, combine 1 can of coconut milk, 1 cup of sugar, and 1 teaspoon of salt. Heat over medium heat, stirring until the sugar and salt dissolve completely. Do not boil.
  4. Once the rice is cooked, immediately transfer the hot rice to a large bowl. Pour about 3/4 of the warm sweet coconut sauce over the rice. Stir gently until the liquid is absorbed. Cover the bowl and let it steam for 20 minutes.
  5. Prepare the topping sauce: In the same small saucepan, combine the remaining 1/4 cup of coconut milk, 1 tablespoon of sugar, and 1/4 teaspoon of salt. Heat gently until the sugar dissolves. Set aside.
  6. Peel and slice the mangoes.
  7. To serve, place a portion of the sweetened sticky rice on a plate. Arrange the mango slices next to the rice. Drizzle the reserved topping sauce over the rice and mango. Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds if desired.

Notes

  • Use very ripe mangoes for the best flavor; Ataulfo or Honey mangoes work well.
  • For a vegan option, this recipe is naturally vegan.
  • For a gluten-free option, this recipe is naturally gluten-free as it uses rice.
  • If you do not have a rice cooker, steam the soaked rice for 25-30 minutes until tender.

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