Description
Delight in these Sweet Mango Sticky Rice Rolls, a Thai-inspired dessert featuring tender glutinous rice infused with creamy coconut milk, wrapped around juicy slices of ripe mango. This refreshing treat combines the perfect balance of sweet and creamy flavors with a hint of tropical freshness, making it an irresistible dish for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Sticky Rice Mixture
- 2 cups glutinous rice
- 1 cup full-fat coconut milk
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- Pinch of salt
Fillings and Garnish
- 2 ripe mangoes, sliced into thin strips
- Sesame seeds or coconut flakes (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Soak the Rice: Soak the glutinous rice in water for at least 4 hours or overnight to soften the grains and prepare them for steaming.
- Steam the Rice: Drain the soaked rice and steam it in a bamboo steamer lined with cheesecloth for 25-30 minutes until the rice becomes tender and sticky.
- Prepare Coconut Sauce: In a saucepan over low heat, combine the coconut milk, granulated sugar, and a pinch of salt. Stir gently until the sugar dissolves completely, being careful not to bring the mixture to a boil.
- Mix Rice with Coconut Mixture: Transfer the steamed rice to a bowl while still warm. Pour in half of the coconut sauce and gently mix. Let the rice absorb the flavors for about 20 minutes.
- Slice Mangoes: Peel and slice the ripe mangoes into thin strips suitable for rolling inside the sticky rice.
- Assemble Rolls: On a bamboo rolling mat or piece of parchment paper, place approximately ¼ cup of the sticky rice, then add a few mango strips on top. Roll tightly like sushi, ensuring the mango is wrapped securely within the sticky rice. Repeat until all rice and mangoes are used.
- Serve: Drizzle the rolls with the remaining coconut sauce. Optionally, garnish with toasted sesame seeds or coconut flakes for extra texture and flavor.
Notes
- For best texture, use glutinous (sticky) rice specifically labeled as such.
- You can substitute the bamboo steamer with an electric steamer or a fine-mesh stainless steel steaming basket.
- If you don’t have a bamboo mat, use parchment paper to help shape the rolls.
- Adjust the sugar in the coconut sauce to taste, depending on the sweetness of the mangoes.
- For a vegan diet, ensure your sugar is vegan-friendly.
