Mango Sticky Rice
Mango Sticky Rice is a classic Thai dessert of steamed glutinous rice bathed in sweet coconut milk and served with slices of ripe mango. The Thermomix TM7 steams the rice to a tender, chewy consistency in the Varoma while gently heating the coconut sauce with pandan for an aromatic finish. An impressive yet simple dessert for any occasion.
About this recipe
Mango Sticky Rice Thermomix TM7 is the iconic Thai dessert you can easily recreate at home with your all-in-one kitchen machine. Glutinous rice is steamed to a wonderfully chewy texture in the Varoma, while coconut milk, sugar and salt are gently heated into a silky sauce perfumed with pandan leaves. A touch of cornflour gives the coconut sauce just the right thickness so it clings to every grain instead of running off the plate. Whether you are searching for Thai dessert recipes, planning an exotic finale for a dinner party, or simply craving the combination of sweet coconut rice and juicy ripe mango, this Thermomix TM7 recipe delivers restaurant quality with minimal effort. The guided process means no curdled coconut milk, no gluey stovetop rice and no lumpy sauce, just the authentic flavours of a Bangkok street-food classic served warm or at room temperature.
Preparation tips
- Soak the glutinous rice beforehand if your packaging recommends it; well-hydrated grains steam more evenly in the Varoma and absorb the sweet pandan coconut milk better, giving that signature chewy-yet-tender bite.
- Reserve a few tablespoons of the thick coconut sauce before pouring it over the rice, then drizzle it over the finished dessert just before serving for a glossy, café-style finish alongside the mango slices.
- Choose ripe but firm mangoes such as Nam Dok Mai or Kent so the slices hold their shape; a squeeze of lime over the fruit balances the sweetness of the coconut rice beautifully.
Recipe variations
- Festive version: sprinkle the finished mango sticky rice with toasted sesame seeds and crushed roasted peanuts, or add a scoop of coconut ice cream alongside for an indulgent Thai-inspired dessert buffet.
- Fruity seasonal variation: replace the mango with sliced fresh peaches in summer or caramelised banana with a pinch of cinnamon in winter, keeping the same pandan coconut rice base.
Thermomix TM7 Benefits
- Perfect steaming - The Varoma of the Thermomix steams glutinous rice until chewy and tender without any soggy stovetop result. [Steaming]. [Multi-Function]
- Temperature control - The TM7 heats the coconut milk and pandan gently so the sauce stays silky and never curdles. [Heating]. [Precision Control]
- Even thickening - The Thermomix mixes the cornflour into the coconut sauce continuously until a lump-free, glossy consistency. [Mixing]. [Multi-Function]
- Built-in scale - Weigh the sugar and rice directly in the mixing bowl of the Thermomix for consistent sweetness every batch. [Weighing]. [Built-in Scale]
- Hands-free sauce - While the rice rests, the TM7 stirs the salted coconut sauce automatically so you can slice the mango. [Hands-Free]
Ingredients
- glutinous rice
- water
- pandan leaves
- coconut milk
- sugar
- salt
- cornflour (starch)
- ripe mangoes