Coconut Sticky Rice with Mango

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-30 · Updated 2026-07-30

Sweet sticky rice steamed in rich coconut milk served with ripe mango slices and a sprinkle of toasted sesame seeds. This Vietnamese-inspired recipe, ready in about 40 minutes, layers glutinous rice, coconut milk, water into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 4, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 cup glutinous rice
• 1 cup coconut milk
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1 large, peeled and sliced ripe mango
• 2 tbsp toasted sesame seeds

Instructions

1. Step 1: Rinse 1 cup glutinous rice under cold water until water runs clear. Soak rice in water for at least 4 hours or overnight.
2. Step 2: Drain rice and place in a steamer basket lined with cheesecloth. Steam over boiling water for 20 minutes.
3. Step 3: In a saucepan, combine 1 cup coconut milk, 1/3 cup sugar, and 1/4 tsp salt. Heat over medium-low heat, stirring until sugar dissolves.
4. Step 4: Transfer steamed sticky rice to a bowl and slowly pour the warm coconut milk mixture over it, stirring gently. Let rice absorb the coconut milk for 15 minutes.
5. Step 5: Serve the coconut sticky rice topped with sliced 1 large ripe mango and sprinkle 2 tbsp toasted sesame seeds on top for a nutty finish.