Mango Sticky Rice Cups (Printable)

Thai-inspired cups of coconut sticky rice and ripe mango, garnished with toasted sesame and fresh mint.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Sticky Rice

01 - 1 cup glutinous (sticky) rice
02 - 1 ½ cups water

→ Coconut Sauce

03 - 1 cup coconut milk (full fat)
04 - ¼ cup granulated sugar
05 - ¼ teaspoon salt

→ Topping & Assembly

06 - 2 ripe mangoes, peeled and sliced
07 - 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds or mung beans (optional, for garnish)
08 - Fresh mint leaves (optional, for garnish)

# How-To:

01 - Rinse the glutinous rice until the water runs clear. Soak in water for 1 hour if time permits.
02 - In a small saucepan, combine the rice and water. Bring to a simmer, then cover and cook over low heat for 15-20 minutes until the water is absorbed and rice is tender. Remove from heat and let stand for 10 minutes.
03 - While the rice cooks, make the coconut sauce: In another saucepan, combine coconut milk, sugar, and salt. Warm over medium heat, stirring until sugar dissolves (do not boil). Reserve ⅓ cup of the coconut sauce for drizzling.
04 - Gently stir the remaining coconut sauce into the cooked sticky rice. Mix well, cover, and let sit for another 10 minutes to absorb.
05 - To assemble, scoop sticky rice into dessert cups (about ½ cup per cup). Arrange mango slices on top. Drizzle with reserved coconut sauce.
06 - Garnish with toasted sesame seeds or mung beans and fresh mint if desired. Serve warm or at room temperature.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Each cup brings a taste of Thailand without needing fancy equipment or hard-to-find ingredients
  • They're impressive to serve yet easy enough to whip up on a whim, so you can treat friends or just yourself
02 -
  • One time I forgot to rinse the rice and ended up with a clumpy mess—don’t skip that step
  • Reserving part of the coconut sauce for drizzling at the end makes each cup look and taste special
03 -
  • If you can find pandan extract, a tiny drop added to the rice makes a world of difference
  • Warming the coconut milk just until steamy (not boiling) keeps the sauce velvety and smooth
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