Thai · dessert
Mango Sticky Rice (Khao Niao Mamuang)
Mango Sticky Rice (Khao Niao Mamuang) reads sweetness 7.4, fruity 6.2 and richness 4.6 on Palate's 0–10 flavor X-ray — a Thai dessert, about 1 hr. Measured from the recipe itself: ingredients and technique.
The flavor X-ray — six axes, 0–10
- Umami & Savory — 3.7 / 10
- Sweet & Fruity — 9.3 / 10
- Sour & Bright — 1.4 / 10
- Bitter & Earthy — 2.1 / 10
- Rich & Fat — 6.0 / 10
- Aromatic & Spice — 3.6 / 10
The measured notes (of 18)
Sweetness 7.4 · Fruity 6.2 · Richness 4.6 · Nutty 4.6 · Floral 3.6 · Salinity 3.6 · Earthy 2.0 · Umami 1.6 · Sourness 1.4 · Bitterness 0.6
What's in it (6)
- 1.5 cups glutinous rice
- 1 can (13.5 oz) coconut milk
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 3 ripe mangoes, peeled and sliced
- 2 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
Time & effort: about 1 hr (20 min active) · effort: easy
Nutrition (per 100 g, engine-estimated): 223.7 kcal, 3.4 g protein, 10.1 g fat, 32 g carbs
Dietary: Vegetarian · Contains dairy — engine-derived; double-check anything allergy-critical.
How it's cooked (3 steps)
- Steam soaked glutinous rice until cooked through.
- Warm coconut milk with sugar and salt, reserve a little for topping, and fold the rest into hot rice and let it absorb for 20 minutes.
- Serve alongside slices of ripe mango with a drizzle of reserved sweetened coconut cream and a sprinkle of toasted sesame seeds.
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