Rice Cooker Sweet Coconut Sticky Rice with Mango
A luscious dessert featuring creamy coconut-infused sticky rice cooked effortlessly in a rice cooker, paired with ripe mango for a tropical finish. This thai-inspired rice & grains ready in about 70 minutes pairs glutinous (sticky) rice, coconut milk, granulated sugar for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 3, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart.
Ingredients
- 1 cup glutinous (sticky) rice
- 1 1/2 cups coconut milk
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 medium ripe mango, peeled and sliced
- 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
Instructions
- Step 1: Rinse 1 cup glutinous rice under cold water until water runs clear, then soak it in water for 4 hours or overnight.
- Step 2: Drain the soaked rice and place it in the rice cooker bowl.
- Step 3: In a mixing bowl, combine 1 1/2 cups coconut milk, 1/3 cup granulated sugar, and 1/4 tsp salt, stirring until sugar dissolves.
- Step 4: Pour the coconut milk mixture over the rice in the rice cooker.
- Step 5: Turn on the rice cooker and cook the rice until it is tender and creamy, approximately 45 minutes to 1 hour depending on your rice cooker model.
- Step 6: Once cooked, let the rice sit covered for 10 minutes to thicken.
- Step 7: Serve the sticky rice warm topped with sliced 1 medium ripe mango and sprinkle with 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Rice Cooker Sweet Coconut Sticky Rice with Mango take to make?
Total time is about 70 minutes (10 min prep + 60 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Rice Cooker Sweet Coconut Sticky Rice with Mango?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep glutinous (sticky) rice from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Rice Cooker Sweet Coconut Sticky Rice with Mango?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Rice Cooker Sweet Coconut Sticky Rice with Mango for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 3 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 3). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with Rice Cooker Sweet Coconut Sticky Rice with Mango?
Thai rice & grains like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
What others are saying
- ★★★★★
This recipe is a game-changer. My whole family loved the sticky rice with mango. So easy in the rice cooker!
- ★★★★★
Perfect for my Thai dinner party! The coconut rice was creamy and the mango added the perfect sweetness.
- ★★★★☆
Cooked a bit longer than the recipe said, but still tasty. The mango was fresh and the rice sticky as expected.
