Tropical Coconut Mango Sticky Rice

Recipe Collection: Dessert

Tropical Coconut Mango Sticky Rice Bliss is a vegetarian Thai dessert that beautifully marries the rich creaminess of coconut milk with the sweet, juicy essence of ripe mangoes. This gluten-free treat is perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth while offering a delightful texture that melts in your mouth.

Ideal for serving at gatherings or as a comforting end to any meal, this dish shines in its versatility—enjoy it warm or chilled, as a standalone dessert or paired with fresh fruit.

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Overview

This delightful Thai dessert, known as Khao Neeo Mamuang, combines the creamy richness of coconut milk with the sweet, tropical flavor of ripe mangoes. It's a perfect balance of textures and flavors, making it a favorite treat in Thai cuisine.

Diet Type

Vegetarian

Allergies

Coconut

Cuisine

Thai

Serving Size: 4

Cooking Time: 90 minutes

Ingredients

• 2 Cups (c) water
• 1.5 Cups (c) uncooked glutinous sticky white rice, rinsed
• 2 Cups (c) coconut milk, divided
• 1 Cup (c) white sugar, to taste
• 0.75 Teaspoons (tsp) salt, divided
• 1 Pinch white sugar, to taste
• 1 Teaspoon (tsp) tapioca starch
• 3 Whole mangos, peeled
• 1 Tablespoon (tbsp) toasted sesame seeds

Steps

1. Gather all ingredients.
2. Combine water and rice in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, cover, and reduce heat to low. Simmer until water is absorbed, about 15 to 20 minutes.
3. While the rice is cooking, combine 1.5 cups coconut milk, 1 cup sugar, and 0.5 teaspoon salt in another saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat; remove from heat and set aside.
4. Stir cooked rice into the coconut milk mixture. Cover and allow to cool for 1 hour.
5. Make a sauce by combining 0.5 cup coconut milk, 1 tablespoon sugar, 0.25 teaspoon salt, and tapioca starch in another saucepan; bring to a boil. Cook and stir just until thickened.
6. Place coconut rice on a serving dish and arrange mango slices on top. Pour the sauce over the mangoes and rice.
7. Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds before serving.

Enjoy your homemade Tropical Coconut Mango Sticky Rice Bliss!