Mango Sticky Rice

Who knew mango sticky rice could make you feel like a dessert master with so little effort? This Thai dessert is the perfect mix of creamy, sweet, and fresh, like summer decided to take a delicious nap on your plate. If you love mango recipes, especially mango dessert options, this sticky rice with mango is your new best friend.

Perfect as a healthy dessert, a healthy sweet snack, or even an easy snack recipe, this dish proves that healthy snacks recipes don’t have to be boring. Ready to learn how to make mango sticky rice? Let’s go!

Prep Time

20 minutes (plus 1 hour for soaking rice)

Cook Time

25 minutes

Servings

4

Nutrition Info (per serving)

Calories: 320
Carbs: 70g
Protein: 4g
Fat: 3g

Ingredients

• 1 cup glutinous rice (for the perfect mango and sticky rice texture)
• 1 ½ cups coconut milk (the creamy magic)
• ¼ cup sugar (just enough sweetness)
• ½ tsp salt (balances the flavors)
• 2 ripe mangoes, sliced (the star of this Thai mango sticky rice recipe)
• 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds (optional, for crunch)

Instructions

Step 1 Soak the Rice

Rinse the sticky rice until the water runs clear. Soak it for at least 1 hour, this step is key for the right texture in your mango sticky rice recipe.

Step 2 Steam the Rice

Drain the rice and steam it for 20 minutes. You want it soft and sticky, not gummy.

Step 3 Make the Coconut Sauce

Warm coconut milk, sugar, and salt in a saucepan. Stir until smooth. Pour half over the cooked rice and let it soak up the flavor for 10 minutes.

Step 4 Slice the Mangoes

Peel and slice your mangoes. Try not to eat them all before assembling, this is the hardest part of making sticky rice with mango.

Step 5 Serve

Plate the rice, top with mango slices, and drizzle the remaining coconut sauce. Add sesame seeds if you like extra crunch.

Pro Tip

This healthy dessert tastes best fresh, but leftovers (if they exist) can be stored in the fridge.

Now you’ve mastered how to make mango sticky rice, one of the best easy snack recipes that also doubles as a healthy sweet snack. Enjoy your tropical treat!

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Mango Sticky Rice

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 25 minutes

Additional Time: 1 hour

Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes

Sweet, sticky coconut rice meets juicy ripe mango in this irresistible Thai dessert. Each bite delivers a luscious contrast—creamy, slightly chewy rice against silky-smooth mango, all drenched in rich coconut sauce. The toasted sesame seeds add a playful crunch, making every spoonful a perfect balance of textures. Warm, fragrant, and just sweet enough, this dessert is pure tropical temptation—you won’t stop at one bite!

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Ingredients

• 1 cup glutinous rice
• 1 ½ cups coconut milk
• ¼ cup sugar
• ½ tsp salt
• 2 ripe mangoes, sliced
• 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds

Instructions

1. Soak the rice
Rinse rice until water clears, then soak 1 hour (don't skip - this makes it perfectly sticky!)

2. Steam the rice
Drain and steam 20 minutes until tender and sticky (not mushy!)

3. Make coconut sauce
Heat coconut milk, sugar and salt until smooth. Pour half over hot rice and let soak 10 minutes.

4. Prep mangoes
Peel and slice into pretty pieces (save some for the dish!)

5. Assemble
Scoop rice, arrange mango on top, drizzle with remaining sauce, and sprinkle with sesame seeds for crunch.

Tip: Serve warm for the best texture!

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 4 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving:Calories: 320Total Fat: 3gCarbohydrates: 70gProtein: 4g