Thai Sweet Sticky Rice With Mango (Khao Neeo Mamuang)

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This mango sticky rice is a wonderful and authentic-tasting Thai dessert that's as good, if not better, than what you find in many Thai restaurants.

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A plate of Thai sweet sticky rice with slices of mango, topped with extra sauce and sesame seeds
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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Additional Time:
1 hr
Total Time:
1 hr 30 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
3 cups

Ingredients

  • 2 cups water

  • 1 ½ cups uncooked glutinous sticky white rice, rinsed

  • 2 cups coconut milk, divided

  • 1 cup white sugar, or to taste

  • ¾ teaspoon salt, divided

  • 1 tablespoon white sugar, or to taste

  • 1 teaspoon tapioca starch

  • 3 mangos, peeled and sliced

  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds

Directions

  1. Gather all ingredients.

    Ingredients to make Thai sweet sticky rice with mango

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  2. Combine water and rice in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, cover, and reduce heat to low. Simmer until water is absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes.

    A pot of rice in simmering water

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  3. While the rice is cooking, combine 1 ½ cups coconut milk, 1 cup sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon salt in another saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat; remove from the heat and set aside.

    A small pot of simmering coconut milk, sugar, and salt

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  4. Stir cooked rice into coconut milk mixture. Cover and allow to cool for 1 hour.

    A wooden spoon mixing cooked rice and coconut-sugar liquid together in a glass bowl

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  5. Make a sauce by combining 1/2 cup coconut milk, 1 tablespoon sugar, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and tapioca starch in another saucepan; bring to a boil. Cook and stir just until thickened.

    A hand whisking coconut milk and tapioca starch together in a sauce pan

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  6. Place coconut rice on a serving dish and arrange mangos on top. Pour sauce over mangos and rice.

    A portion of sweet coconut rice, topped with sliced mango, with coconut sauce being poured over the top

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  7. Sprinkle with sesame seeds.

    A plate of Thai sweet sticky rice with slices of mango, topped with extra sauce and sesame seeds

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Cook’s Note

I have used short-grain rice when I can't get glutinous white rice. It will thicken up as it cools.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

817 Calories
26g Fat
144g Carbs
8g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 817
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 26g 33%
Saturated Fat 22g 109%
Sodium 458mg 20%
Total Carbohydrate 144g 52%
Dietary Fiber 6g 23%
Total Sugars 76g
Protein 8g 17%
Vitamin C 44mg 49%
Calcium 65mg 5%
Iron 8mg 42%
Potassium 561mg 12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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