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This Thai mango sticky rice is a quick and easy dessert that is tropical and addicting!  The sweet and salty coconut sauce will send your taste buds into heaven!
 
Naturally gluten free, try this traditional Thai dessert for special treat!

two square black dishes with peeled and cut chunks of Thai mangoes with a drizzles of coconut sauce and sesame seeds

Normally, dessert in my vocabulary does not translate into anything with fresh fruit. 

However, this Thai mango sticky rice is AMAZING and will knock your socks off!!!

Don’t get me wrong, I really love fresh fruit, but it doesn’t always satisfy that treat craving known to hit after mealtimes…aka CHOCOLATE!

Thai mango sticky rice is drenched in a sweet and salty coconut sauce that is a traditional Thai dessert.   It goes perfectly after another fast coconut milk recipe: Thai chicken soup.

In this version, I have omitted the rice.  But I can show you how to add THAT too!  

The coconut sauce will really knock your socks off, the trick is the balance between sweet and salty….so don’t leave the salt out.  You can play with the sugar and salt ratios a bit, but do it by tiny fractions to your own taste!

yellow orange paleo thai mango dessert with a sweet salty coconut sauce in square black dishes on a bright blue cloth

Thai Mangos for this recipe a must!

It is important to note that you will need a particular mango for this recipe (called by so many names): it’s the only mango I really like, and they are coming into season now. How do you pick the best one?  Here is what to look for when shopping:

  • Thai/Naftali/Champagne/Honey Mangoes…whatever you call them, they are the best!  Ask your produce person if you’re not sure.
  • To pick a good one, look for a uniform orange-yellow skin that yields slightly to your touch.  Sometimes a subtle wrinkle to the skin works too.
  • Below, I give a handy visual of how to prepare this fruit!  Peel (I LOVE my sharp peeler for this!), stand up on its end and slice the fruit off on either side of the pit (I use my favorite kid-friendly knife for this)

You will have this ‘dessert’ on the table in less than 10 minutes.  Just try to save a few bites for others!

collage of how to prep and cut a thai mango

 

Like the mango sticky rice too?

It’s pretty amazing, I don’t blame you!! 

  • Using prepared sticky rice (make sure it is a sticky rice, sometimes called sushi rice.  It is extra glutinous and sticky: a must for the right texture), and DOUBLE the sauce ingredients, minus the tapioca for thickening. 
  • Before thickening the sauce, pour HALF of the coconut sauce into the rice.  Mix. 
  • Place a spoonful of the coconut drenched rice on a plate, then layer the prepared mango on top.  Finally, drizzle with the  THICKENED sauce to finish it off!

overhead shot of four chunks of peeled Thai mango drizzled in a coconut sauce and sprinkled with sesame seeds

Like fruit based desserts?  

Thai Mango Sticky Rice Recipe:

If you try this, leave a comment below!

two square black dishes with peeled and cut chunks of thai mangoes with a drizzles of coconut sauce and sesame seeds

Paleo Thai Mango w/ Coconut Sauce

Tessa the Domestic Diva
A traditional Thai dessert using fresh mangoes and sticky rice drenched in a sweet and salty coconut milk sauce.
5 from 13 votes
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine thai
Servings 4
Calories 162 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 ripe Thai mangoes usually wrinkly skin is a good sign!, peeled and sliced. Notes above in post!
  • 1 cup canned coconut milk - full fat I linked to the ONLY brand I use...flavor wise it is THE best, and no fillers!!
  • 2 tablespoons palm sugar or any sweetener of choice
  • 1/4 teaspoon sea salt (scant) I linked to the kind I buy...still has ALL it's trace minerals!
  • 2 teaspoons tapioca starch or any starch
  • Toasted sesame seeds for garnish optional

Optional Sticky Rice

  • Please DOUBLE above sauce if adding sticky rice
  • 1 cup sushi rice also call short grain, or sticky rice.
  • 1 1/2 cup water

Instructions
 

Prepare Sticky Rice

  • In a sauce pan with a tight fitting lid, add the rice and water. Cover, bring to a boil, then reduce heat to very low simmer for 15 minutes or so. Turn off heat, don't remove the lid! Let the rice rest for at least 10 minutes. Cool to close to room temp before proceeding.

Coconut Sauce

  • Whisk together the sauce ingredients in a small saucepan. Remember to double the sauce ingredients if using the sticky rice.
  • Over medium-low heat, bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
  • When mixture thickens, remove from heat and set aside.
  • Prepare your Thai mangoes (see picture). Peel and slice them any way you like!
  • Serve freshly sliced mango with a drizzle (or slathering) of coconut sauce! Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds if using!

Notes

nutrition facts do not include rice or double sauce.

Nutrition

Calories: 162kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 1gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 13gSodium: 167mgPotassium: 159mgFiber: 1gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 1mg
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  1. 5 stars
    I used to buy something similar from this lovely family run Thai restaurant. I can’t believe how simple it is! Definitely going to try this recipe out, thank you 🙂

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  9. 5 stars
    This has been one of my favorite flavors since I was a kid and my mom and I would get this at our favorite Thai restaurant. Brings back good memories. Yum!

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  15. Thank you for linking up at Tasty Tuesdays! Your post has been pinned to my Recipes from Tasty Tuesday board. I can’t wait to see what you link up next week!
    Have a terrific weekend!
    Cathy
    APeekIntoMyParadise.com
    #TastyTuesdays

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  20. 5 stars
    Tessa,
    This sauce looks delicious! Hope you are having a great weekend and thank you so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday.
    Come Back Soon!
    Miz Helen

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