Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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3
servings
1 cup

glutinous rice

long-grain

1.25 cup

coconut milk

fresh or canned

0.5 cup

cane sugar

granulated

0.5 tsp

sea salt

fine

0.5 cup

coconut cream

fresh or canned

2 unit

mangoes

ripe, peeled and sliced

Step 1
~4 min

Rinse glutinous rice several times until the water is clear.

Step 2
~4 min

Soak rice in cold water for at least 2 hours, or up to 24 hours.

Step 3
~4 min

Drain the soaked rice using a fine-meshed sieve or colander.

Step 4
~4 min

Steam the rice over simmering water, covered, for 15 minutes.

Step 5
~4 min

Flip the rice over and continue steaming, covered, for 10 minutes, or until translucent and glossy.

Step 6
~4 min

Taste and continue steaming if needed until fully cooked.

Step 7
~4 min

Turn off heat and fluff the rice with a wooden spoon. Let rest for 5 minutes.

Step 8
~4 min

While rice cooks, combine coconut milk, sugar, and salt in a saucepan over low heat.

Step 9
~4 min

Cook and stir until sugar is dissolved.

Step 10
~4 min

Set aside the coconut milk mixture.

Step 11
~4 min

Place warm rice in a serving bowl.

Step 12
~4 min

Pour coconut milk mixture over rice and stir well.

Step 13
~4 min

Let the rice absorb the mixture for 10 minutes, then stir in coconut cream.

Step 14
~4 min

Serve warm or at room temperature with mango slices.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Use high-quality ripe mangoes for the best flavor.

Adjust the sweetness to your preference.

Warm the coconut milk slightly before mixing it with the rice.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be made a day in advance; store rice and mango separately.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Moderate
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve as a dessert or snack.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Grilled meats
Spicy curries

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Southeast Asia

Cultural Significance

Popular dessert in Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, and Vietnam.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Songkran (Thai New Year)
Family gatherings

Occasion Tags

Summer
Party
Special occasion
Celebration

Popularity Score

75/100

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