Description
Sweet Mango Sticky Rice Rolls are a delightful fusion dessert combining the classic Thai flavors of creamy coconut-infused sticky rice with fresh, juicy mango slices. Rolled like sushi, these portable treats are perfect for serving at parties or enjoying as a refreshing snack. The recipe involves steaming glutinous rice, infusing it with sweetened coconut milk, and then layering with mango slices before rolling into neat bites and garnishing with toasted sesame seeds or coconut flakes.
Ingredients
Scale
Rice and Coconut Mixture
- 2 cups glutinous rice
- 1 cup full-fat coconut milk
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- Pinch of salt
Fruit and Garnish
- 2 ripe mangoes, sliced into thin strips
- Sesame seeds or coconut flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Soak the Rice: Soak the glutinous rice in water for at least 4 hours or overnight to soften the grains and ensure even steaming.
- Steam the Rice: Drain the soaked rice and transfer it to a bamboo steamer lined with cheesecloth. Steam for 25-30 minutes until the rice becomes tender and sticky.
- Prepare Coconut Sauce: In a saucepan over low heat, combine the coconut milk, granulated sugar, and a pinch of salt. Stir gently until the sugar dissolves completely without bringing the mixture to a boil.
- Mix Rice and Coconut Sauce: Transfer the steamed rice into a mixing bowl. Pour half of the warm coconut sauce over the rice and mix thoroughly to infuse the rice with coconut flavor. Let it sit for 20 minutes, allowing the rice to absorb the sauce fully.
- Slice the Mangoes: Peel and slice the mangoes into thin strips suitable for rolling.
- Assemble the Rolls: On a bamboo rolling mat or a piece of parchment paper, spread about ¼ cup of the sticky rice evenly. Layer the mango slices over the rice and roll tightly like sushi to form neat rolls. Repeat this process until all rice and mango slices are used.
- Serve: Drizzle the rolls with the remaining coconut sauce and sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds or coconut flakes for added texture and flavor. Serve immediately for best taste.
Notes
- For best results, soak the glutinous rice overnight to achieve optimum stickiness.
- If you don’t have a bamboo steamer, you can steam the rice using a metal steamer basket or a colander set over a pot of simmering water.
- Adjust the sweetness of the coconut sauce according to your preference by adding more or less sugar.
- Use ripe mangoes that are sweet and slightly soft for the best flavor contrast with the coconut rice.
- These rolls are best consumed fresh but can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 1 day, covered tightly to prevent drying out.
