{"id":"recipe_bf3b0b9097","slug":"mango-sticky-rice","title":"Mango Sticky Rice","description":"A classic Thai dessert featuring sweet, creamy coconut-infused glutinous rice served with ripe, juicy mangoes and topped with a savory-sweet coconut sauce and crispy toasted mung beans.","serves":4,"time":{"prepMinutes":10,"cookMinutes":30,"totalMinutes":220,"activeMinutes":40},"ingredients":[{"id":"ingredient-1","original":"250g Thai glutinous rice","name":"Glutinous Rice","quantity":250,"unit":"g","usQuantity":"1 1/4","usUnit":"cup","form":"dry","notes":"Thai long-grain","group":"Rice","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-2","original":"300ml Coconut milk, divided","name":"Coconut Milk","quantity":300,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":"1 1/4","usUnit":"cup","form":"liquid","notes":"full fat, divided into 200ml for rice and 100ml for sauce","group":"Coconut Mixture","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-3","original":"115g Granulated sugar, divided","name":"Granulated Sugar","quantity":115,"unit":"g","usQuantity":"1/2","usUnit":"cup","form":"granulated","notes":"divided into 100g for rice and 1 tbsp (15g) for sauce","group":"Sweetener","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-4","original":"3/4 tsp Salt, divided","name":"Salt","quantity":4,"unit":"g","usQuantity":"3/4","usUnit":"tsp","form":"fine","notes":"divided into 1/2 tsp for rice and 1/4 tsp for sauce","group":"Seasoning","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-5","original":"1 Pandan leaf","name":"Pandan leaf","quantity":1,"unit":"piece","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"piece","form":"fresh or frozen","notes":"tied in a knot","group":"Aromatics","optional":true},{"id":"ingredient-6","original":"2 Large ripe mangoes","name":"Mango","quantity":2,"unit":"piece","usQuantity":2,"usUnit":"piece","form":"sliced","notes":"Nam Dok Mai or Honey mangoes are best","group":"Fruit","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-7","original":"1 tsp Rice flour","name":"Rice Flour","quantity":3,"unit":"g","usQuantity":"1","usUnit":"tsp","form":"powder","notes":"to thicken the sauce","group":"Sauce","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-8","original":"1 tbsp Toasted mung beans","name":"Mung Bean","quantity":10,"unit":"g","usQuantity":"1","usUnit":"tbsp","form":"toasted","notes":"crispy yellow mung beans","group":"Garnish","optional":true}],"instructions":[{"id":"instruction-1","text":"Wash the glutinous rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Soak the rice in plenty of water for at least 3 hours, or ideally overnight.","group":"Rice Preparation","title":"Wash the glutinous rice under cold water","timerMinutes":180,"sourceTitle":"Rice Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"Drain the rice and steam it in a cheesecloth-lined steamer over boiling water for 25-30 minutes, or until tender and translucent.","group":"Rice Preparation","title":"Drain the rice and steam it","timerMinutes":30,"sourceTitle":"Rice Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"While rice is steaming, combine 200ml (3/4 cup) of coconut milk, 100g (1/2 cup) of sugar, 1/2 tsp of salt, and the knotted pandan leaf in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir until the sugar is dissolved and the mixture is hot, but do not let it boil. Remove the pandan leaf.","group":"Coconut Syrup","title":"Combine 200ml of coconut milk, 100g of sugar, 1/2 tsp of salt","timerMinutes":5,"sourceTitle":"Coconut Syrup"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"Place the hot steamed rice in a bowl and pour the warm coconut syrup over it. Stir gently, then cover and let it sit for 20 minutes to absorb the liquid.","group":"Assembly","title":"Place the hot steamed rice","timerMinutes":20,"sourceTitle":"Assembly"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"For the topping sauce, combine the remaining 100ml (1/2 cup) coconut milk, 1 tbsp sugar, 1/4 tsp salt, and rice flour in a small saucepan. Heat over low-medium heat, stirring constantly until the sauce thickens slightly. Set aside to cool.","group":"Salty Sauce","title":"For the topping sauce","timerMinutes":5,"sourceTitle":"Salty Sauce"},{"id":"instruction-6","text":"Peel and slice the mangoes into bite-sized pieces or halves. Plate a portion of the sticky rice next to the mango slices. Drizzle with the salty coconut sauce and sprinkle with toasted mung beans.","group":"Serving","title":"Peel and slice the mangoes","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Serving"}],"notes":"For the best results, use 'AAA' grade Thai glutinous rice. Ensure the mangoes are fully ripe and fragrant. Soaking the rice is crucial for the correct texture; do not skip it.","cuisine":{"group":"Southeast Asian","specific":["Thai"]},"course":["dessert"],"cookingMethod":["steam","simmer"],"equipment":["steamer","cheesecloth","saucepan","mixing bowl"],"diet":["vegan","vegetarian","gluten_free","dairy_free"],"allergens":[],"difficulty":"medium","yield":{"amount":4,"unit":"servings","note":"Standard dessert portions"},"makeAhead":{"instructions":"Rice can be soaked overnight. The coconut syrup and sauce can be made a few hours in advance, but the rice is best served fresh and warm."},"storage":{"food":{"instructions":"Store leftover rice in an airtight container in the fridge. 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