Mango Sticky Rice Cups (Print Version)

Individual cups of coconut-glazed sticky rice topped with ripe mango and toasted sesame, ready in under an hour.

# What You'll Need:

→ Sticky Rice

01 - 1 cup glutinous (sticky) rice
02 - 1 1/2 cups water

→ Coconut Sauce

03 - 1 cup full-fat coconut milk
04 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
05 - 1/4 teaspoon salt

→ Topping & Assembly

06 - 2 ripe mangoes, peeled and sliced
07 - 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds or toasted mung beans (optional)
08 - Fresh mint leaves (optional)

# Directions:

01 - Rinse the glutinous rice under cold water until the runoff is clear; if time allows, soak the rice in cold water for 1 hour to improve texture, then drain.
02 - Combine the drained rice and 1 1/2 cups water in a small saucepan, bring to a gentle simmer, cover, and cook over low heat for 15–20 minutes until liquid is absorbed and grains are tender; remove from heat and let stand covered for 10 minutes.
03 - While the rice cooks, warm the coconut milk with sugar and salt in a separate saucepan over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves; keep the mixture warm but do not boil and set aside 1/3 cup of the sauce for drizzling.
04 - Transfer the cooked rice to a mixing bowl, fold in the remaining warm coconut sauce until evenly incorporated, cover and let rest for 10 minutes to allow the rice to absorb the liquid and become glossy.
05 - Spoon about 1/2 cup of the coconut sticky rice into each dessert cup, top with mango slices, and drizzle with the reserved 1/3 cup coconut sauce.
06 - Finish with toasted sesame seeds or mung beans and mint leaves if desired; serve warm or at room temperature.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • You get a creamy, fragrant dessert in handy single portions that always bring out satisfied mmms at the table.
  • It’s quick to assemble yet feels luxurious, especially with glistening mango and that glossy coconut drizzle.
02 -
  • If you use low-fat coconut milk, the sauce will be thin and lack that gorgeous richness — trust me, I tried.
  • Letting the coconut sauce seep into the freshly cooked rice for at least ten minutes changed the whole experience from bland to blissful.
03 -
  • If your sticky rice feels dry after absorbing the coconut sauce, a quick steam or warm, damp towel cover can revive its creamy texture.
  • Reserving a little extra coconut sauce for drizzling at the table adds drama — and makes for great photos.
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