Half-Sweet Mango Sticky Rice

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-27 · Updated 2026-05-27

A light take on the classic Thai dessert featuring half the usual sugar for a balanced sweetness alongside creamy coconut sticky rice and ripe mango. This Thai-inspired recipe, ready in about 40 minutes, layers glutinous rice, coconut milk, granulated sugar 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 280 calories and feeds 3, 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
• 1/4 cup (half the typical 1/2 cup) granulated sugar
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1 large ripe mango, sliced
• 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds

Instructions

1. Step 1: Rinse 1 cup glutinous rice under cold water until the water runs clear, then soak in water for at least 4 hours or overnight.
2. Step 2: Drain the rice and steam it over boiling water for 20 minutes until tender and translucent.
3. Step 3: While the rice steams, combine 1 cup coconut milk, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, and 1/4 tsp salt in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir until sugar dissolves and mixture is hot but not boiling.
4. Step 4: Transfer the hot steamed rice to a bowl and immediately pour the coconut milk mixture over it, stirring gently to combine. Cover and let it absorb the liquid for 15 minutes.
5. Step 5: Serve the sticky rice with sliced 1 large ripe mango and sprinkle 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds on top for texture.