Mango with Sticky Coconut Rice (Kao Niaw)

May 14, 2023May 14, 20230 0

Mango with Sticky Coconut Rice (Kao Niaw) recipe for a tropical twist to your dessert

by The Chefin Dessert

Prep

70 min

Cook

30 min

Ready In

100 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

637

Sugar

28g

Fat

41g

Mango with Sticky Coconut Rice, also known as 'Kao Niaw Ma Muang' in Thai, is a popular dessert in Southeast Asia. The dish combines the sticky texture of sweet coconut rice with fresh and juicy mangoes. It's a delicious dessert that is perfect for a hot summer day or anytime you want to add a tropical twist to your menu. To add some extra crunch, you can add sesame, raisins, or nuts to the recipe. Enjoy this simple yet delicious dish!

Instructions

1.	Rinse the rice several times until the water runs clear.
2.	Soak the rice in a bowl of water for 1 hour.
3.	In a pot, add the grapeseed oil and rice over medium heat.
4.	Fry the rice for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
5.	Add the coconut milk, water, palm sugar, and salt.
6.	Stir occasionally while cooking over low heat for 30 minutes.
7.	Once the rice is cooked, remove from heat and let it sit for 10 minutes.
8.	In a separate bowl, mix the unsweetened coconut cream with a little bit of salt.
9.	Serve the sticky rice topped with diced mango and drizzled with coconut cream.

PROS

With a perfect blend of sweet coconut rice and juicy mangoes, this is a simple yet exotic dessert that is easy to make.

The dish can be garnished with sesame, raisins, or nuts for added flavor and nutritional benefits.

CONS

The dish is relatively high in calories and sugar, so it is better to enjoy it in moderation.

Also, this sweet dessert may not appeal to everyone’s taste buds.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Mango is an excellent source of vitamin C, vitamin A, and dietary fiber.
Coconut milk is rich in antioxidants and medium-chain fatty acids that can help improve heart health.

	1 tablespoon grapeseed oil
	1 1/2 cups sweet rice
	2 cups coconut milk
	1/4 cup water
	2 tablespoons palm sugar , or more to taste
	1 pinch salt
	1/2 cup unsweetened coconut cream ( optional )
	2 mangoes - peeled , seeded , and diced