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Mango Sticky Rice

Mango Sticky Rice: A Magical Coconut Treat with Ube Twist

Mango Sticky Rice is a delightful dessert that combines glutinous rice, creamy coconut milk, and sweet mangoes, now with a vibrant ube twist.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Soaking Time 12 hours
Total Time 12 hours 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Thai
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Rice
  • 1 cup Dry Glutinous Rice Essential for chewy texture.
  • 2 cups Room Temperature Water For soaking.
For the Coconut Sauce
  • 1 can Full-Fat Coconut Milk Adds creaminess.
  • 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar Sweetens the dish.
  • 1/4 teaspoon Sea Salt Balances sweetness.
  • 2 tablespoons Corn Starch Thickens the sauce.
For the Ube Fusion
  • 1/4 cup Ube Halaya Optional for flavor and color.
For the Topping
  • 2 ripe Mangoes Fresh and sweet.
  • 1/4 cup Toasted Coconut Optional for crunch.

Equipment

  • Bamboo Steamer
  • Medium Saucepan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Soak the rice for 8-24 hours in water.
  2. Steam the drained rice for 20-25 minutes until translucent.
  3. Prepare the coconut mixture in a saucepan and bring to a gentle boil, dissolving sugar and adding ube halaya.
  4. Combine the steamed rice with the coconut mixture, allowing it to absorb flavor.
  5. Make a thicker coconut sauce with additional milk and cornstarch slurry.
  6. Assemble by serving rice, topping with mango slices, and drizzling coconut sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 4gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 50mgPotassium: 180mgFiber: 2gSugar: 16gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container; can be enjoyed warm or cold.

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