Khao Niew Mamuang - Sticky Rice with Mango and Sweet Coconut Milk
Ask for a dessert that is typical Thai and you will most probably get a sticky rice cooked in coconut milk, served with sliced mangoes on the side. This is Khao Niew Mamuang often also served with a sweet coconut sauce.
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1 cup Spekko Jasmine Long Grain White Rice
1 ½ cups lukewarm water, divided
400 ml coconut milk, divided
¼ tsp salt
4 Tbsp sugar, divided
½ tsp cornflour
1 - 2 ripe mangoes
3 tsp mixed sesame seeds, toasted
Edible flowers to garnish
Soak the rice:
Soak the rice in 1 cup of lukewarm water in a medium saucepan for 20-30 minutes. Do not drain the rice.Cook the rice:
Add the remaining ½ cup lukewarm water, half of the coconut milk, salt, and 1 tablespoon of sugar. Stir to combine.
Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then partially cover the pot with a lid (leaving some room for steam to escape). Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer until the coconut water has been absorbed, about 20-30 minutes.
Turn off the heat, cover the pot fully, and allow it to steam for 5-10 minutes.Make the coconut sauce:
In a small saucepan, warm the remaining coconut milk over medium-low heat for about 5 minutes, ensuring it doesn’t boil.
Mix the remaining 3 tablespoons of sugar and cornflour together, then add it to the coconut milk, stirring until dissolved.
Stir on the heat for a minute, then remove from the heat.Prepare the mango:
Slice the ripe mangoes into thin pieces.Assemble the dish:
Scoop some warm sticky rice into a serving bowl. Drizzle over some of the sweet coconut sauce.
Arrange the mango slices next to the rice, then sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds.Garnish:
Garnish with edible flowers for an extra touch of beauty.