How to Make Thai Mango Sticky Rice - Authentic Recipe
Discover how to make Thai Mango Sticky Rice, also known as Khao Niao Mamuang, a classic Thai dessert loved by many. This authentic recipe is not overly sweet, but packed with rich flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. The key to a delicious sticky rice is using the right ingredients, such as fresh ripe mangoes and sticky rice. Follow these steps: wash the sticky rice until the water runs clear, cook it in a rice cooker, and add pandan leaves for fragrance. Prepare the coconut topping by mixing coconut milk with sugar, and cook until the sugar dissolves. Meanwhile, steam the sticky rice and let it rest for 40 minutes. Serve the sticky rice with sliced mangoes and drizzle the coconut topping on it. Optionally, you can add mung beans, black and white sesame seeds, or crushed peanuts as toppings. Enjoy an authentic Thai dessert right in your own kitchen and impress your family and friends with your culinary skills.
Ingredients:
- Sticky rice, 500 grams (around 3 1/2 cups)
- Pandan leaves, 3 pieces
- Sugar, 250 grams
- Coconut milk, 100 ml
- Mangoes, fresh and ripe
- Mung beans (optional)
- Black and white sesame seeds or crushed peanuts (optional)
Cooking steps:
- Wash the sticky rice until the water runs clear and strain.
- Cook the rice in a rice cooker with 3 1/2 cups of water.
- Add pandan leaves to the rice cooker for fragrance.
- In a separate pot, combine sugar and coconut milk, and bring to a boil on medium heat until sugar melts.
- Pour the coconut mixture onto the cooked sticky rice and cover. Let it rest for 10 minutes, then fluff the rice with a fork.
- Cover the rice again and let it rest for an additional 40 minutes.
- In the meantime, prepare the coconut topping by mixing coconut milk with corn starch. Cook until thickened, then remove from heat.
- Serve the sticky rice with sliced mangoes and drizzle the coconut topping on top.
- Optional: Sprinkle mung beans, black and white sesame seeds, or crushed peanuts over the dish for added texture and flavor.
