What rice is used for mango sticky rice?

Glutinous rice, also sold as sticky rice or sweet rice. It is soaked before steaming and has a chewy texture that absorbs the sweetened coconut milk. Regular jasmine rice will not give the same result.

How do you choose a mango for mango sticky rice?

Use a ripe mango that gives slightly when pressed and smells sweet at the stem. Nam dok mai is the classic Thai variety; alphonso and ataulfo (honey) mangoes are good substitutes.

Can desserts be made ahead?

Many can. For mango sticky rice, the rice is best served the day it is made, but the coconut sauce can be prepared ahead and gently reheated.

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Dessert recipes are the sweet finish, from world classics to simple bakes. This collection opens with Thailand's mango sticky rice (khao niao mamuang), with servings and total time on the card.

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MANGO STICKY RICE RECIPE (KHAO NIAO MAMUANG)

Mango sticky rice (khao niao mamuang) is Thai glutinous rice soaked in sweetened coconut milk,...

1h 10m 4 servings Medium

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Desserts are the sweet finish: cakes, bakes and the classic puddings of the places RoamFeast travels to. This collection opens with Thailand's best-loved sweet, mango sticky rice (khao niao mamuang), coconut-sweetened glutinous rice served with ripe mango and a salted coconut sauce.

Every dessert recipe lists servings and total time on the card, including any soaking or chilling the dish needs, so there are no surprises at serving time.

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Glutinous rice, also sold as sticky rice or sweet rice. It is soaked before steaming and has a chewy texture that absorbs the sweetened coconut milk. Regular jasmine rice will not give the same result.
Use a ripe mango that gives slightly when pressed and smells sweet at the stem. Nam dok mai is the classic Thai variety; alphonso and ataulfo (honey) mangoes are good substitutes.
Many can. For mango sticky rice, the rice is best served the day it is made, but the coconut sauce can be prepared ahead and gently reheated.

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