Thai
Mango Sticky Rice
Sweet coconut-soaked glutinous rice with ripe mango — Thailand’s favourite dessert, made simply at home.
About this recipe
Mango Sticky Rice is a thai snack for 2 that is a quick weeknight cook., and it takes about 30 min total but only ~15 min of hands-on work — the rest is waiting. We sized it for a small household and ranked it on OneToCook by how much of it you already have in the fridge.
Good to know
* Dietary flags are derived from the listed ingredients — always check labels and your own needs for allergens.
Ingredients
- 3 tbsp sugar
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 cup glutinous rice buy
- 150ml coconut milk buy
- 1 mango buy
- 1 tsp sesame seeds buy
Equipment
Method
- 1
Steam or cook the soaked glutinous rice until tender.
~18 min
- 2
Warm the coconut milk with sugar and salt, then fold most of it through the hot rice and rest 10 min.
~8 min
- 3
Serve with sliced mango, the remaining coconut sauce and sesame seeds.
~3 min
Smart swaps
Out of something? Try one of these.
- Coconut milk
- evaporated milk or any unsweetened plant milk + a little oil for richness.
Cook's notes
- Rinse the rice until the water runs (mostly) clear for fluffier, less gummy grains. How to wash & cook rice →
- Do your chopping first (mise en place). With everything prepped, the actual cooking here is only about 15 min.
Storage & leftovers
Cooked rice needs care: cool it quickly (within an hour), refrigerate in a covered container, and eat within a day — reheating it until piping hot all the way through. Don’t leave cooked rice at room temperature.
Frequently asked
How long does Mango Sticky Rice take to make? +
About 30 min from start to finish, but only roughly 15 min of that is hands-on — the rest is cooking or resting time.
How many people does this recipe serve? +
As written it serves 2. To cook for 4, roughly multiply the ingredients — but cook in batches if the pan gets crowded, so things sear instead of steaming.
What equipment do I need? +
You’ll want: rice cooker, pot. OneToCook only suggests recipes that fit the equipment you tell it you have, so you can filter these out if your kitchen is more minimal.
What can I use if I'm missing an ingredient? +
Common swaps for this dish: Coconut milk → evaporated milk or any unsweetened plant milk + a little oil for richness. See the full list of smart swaps above.
Can I make Mango Sticky Rice ahead of time? +
Cooked rice needs care: cool it quickly (within an hour), refrigerate in a covered container, and eat within a day — reheating it until piping hot all the way through. Don’t leave cooked rice at room temperature.
More Thai recipes
Thai
Thai Basil Chicken (Pad Krapow Gai)
The 15-minute Bangkok street classic — minced chicken, chilli and holy basil over rice with a runny fried egg.
Thai
Thai Tom Yum Instant Noodles, Upgraded
A packet of instant noodles turned into a real meal with egg, prawns and lime — 10 minutes flat.
Thai
Thai Fried Rice (Khao Pad)
Day-old rice, egg and whatever protein you have — fast, savoury, and endlessly flexible.