Sweet Thai Mango Sticky Rice Recipe: The Bistro Dessert You'Ll Crave

Every great Thai meal deserves a sweet ending, and few desserts are as beloved as mango sticky rice. If you've ever had it at a Thai bistro in Phoenix — that perfect contrast of warm, coconut-soaked sticky rice and cool, juicy mango — you know exactly why it's impossible to resist. The good news is that this bistro favorite is surprisingly simple to make at home. With just a handful of ingredients and a little patience while the rice steams, you'll have a dessert that looks and tastes like it came straight from a restaurant kitchen.

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups glutinous (sweet) rice
• 1 can (14 oz) coconut milk, divided
• 1/3 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 2 ripe mangoes, peeled and sliced
• 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds (optional)
• 1 tbsp toasted mung beans (optional, for crunch)
• 1 tsp cornstarch mixed with 1 tbsp water (for the sauce)

Instructions