This Thai sticky mango rice recipe will transport you to a tropical paradise in a single bite

Mercury is rising with the summer season in full swing and making the comeback is the ultimate summer fruit aka mango. Mango is a favourite of people all across the globe resulting in a variety of cuisines featuring the popular fruit in several delicious and refreshing summer recipes.

With mango being a favourite of Thai people, they have curated one of the simplest and tastiest mango desserts that you are bound to find everywhere in the country, from the bustling streets to the bougiest of restaurants. But did you know Thai Sticky Mango Rice can be easily made at home and tastes just as good? Assemble your ingredients and get ready to be transported to Thailand with this classic combination of coconut milk, mango and sticky rice.

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Homemade Thai Sticky Rice

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Ingredients

? cup sticky rice

1 cup coconut milk

5 tbsp granulated sugar

? tbsp corn flour

? tsp salt

? mango, sliced

Toasted sesame seeds

Instructions

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1. Rinse the sticky rice at least 3-4 times with water and then boil it in a pan on high heat for approximately 20 minutes or until fully cooked.
2. At the same time, combine the coconut milk, sugar and salt and heat the mix until the sugar dissolves completely.
3. Divide the warm mix into two equal parts and add one part to the cooked rice and mix well. Cover the rice and set it aside.
4. To the remaining mix, add cornflour to it and heat the mix until it thickens a bit.
5. Cut a mango slice into long strips.
6. Using a spoon, press the rice into a bowl and then de-mould it onto a serving plate. After positioning the mangoes around it, cover it with the sauce.
7. Enjoy it with toasted sesame seeds as a garnish!

Savour the season with this refreshing Thai Sticky Mango Rice that beautifully captures the essence of summer with just a few simple ingredients. Add a little taste of sunshine and take a trip to the captivating tropical country of Thailand with a single bite of their signature dessert.

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