Thai Mango with Sticky Rice (Mamuang Kao Nieo)

May 19, 2023May 19, 20230 1

Thai Mango with Sticky Rice (Mamuang Kao Nieo) is a sweet and savory dessert that will transport your taste buds to the tropical flavors of Thailand

by The Chefin Dessert

Prep

4 hours or overnight

Cook

25 min

Ready In

4 hours 25 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

420

Sugar

24g

Fat

20g

Thai Mango with Sticky Rice (Mamuang Kao Nieo) is a classic Thai dessert that is beloved by locals and tourists alike. The dessert is traditionally served during mango season, which runs from April to June, when mangoes are at their peak sweetness. The combination of sweet mango and warm sticky rice is a classic combination that embodies the tropical flavors of Thailand. In Thailand, this dish is often served as a refreshing treat on a hot summer day or as a sweet ending to a delicious Thai meal.

Instructions

1.	Rinse the rice thoroughly and soak it for at least 4 hours to overnight.
2.	Drain the rice and place it in a steamer basket over a pot of simmering water.
3.	Cover the basket with a lid and steam the rice for 20-25 minutes or until fully cooked.
4.	While the rice is cooking, prepare the coconut sauce by heating the coconut milk, coconut cream, sugar, and salt in a saucepan over medium heat.
5.	Stir the mixture until the sugar has dissolved, then remove from heat.
6.	When the rice is finished cooking, transfer it to a mixing bowl and add half of the prepared coconut sauce.
7.	Stir the mixture well until the rice is evenly coated.
8.	Cover the mixing bowl and let the rice sit for 20-30 minutes to allow it to absorb the sauce.
9.	To serve, place a generous portion of the sticky rice on a plate and add the sliced mango on the side.
10.	Pour the remaining coconut sauce over the mango and rice, then garnish with extra coconut cream and sesame seeds if desired.

PROS

This dessert is a sweet and flavorful treat that will satisfy your sweet tooth without being overly sugary.

The combination of the sweet mango and savory sticky rice is a perfect balance of flavor and texture.

CONS

This dessert is relatively high in calories and sugar, so it should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

It can also be difficult to find glutinous rice in some grocery stores.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Mango is a good source of vitamins A and C, as well as fiber and antioxidants.
Coconut can also have health benefits, as it contains medium-chain triglycerides which can help boost energy levels and promote weight loss.

	1 1/2 cups glutinous rice
	6 tablespoons thick coconut cream
	1 cup thick coconut milk
	5 tablespoons sugar
	1/2 teaspoon salt
	3 large sweet mangoes , sliced into large strips