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Mango Ube Sticky Rice

Mango Ube Sticky Rice: Your New Favorite Tropical Dessert

Mango Ube Sticky Rice is a delightful tropical dessert featuring glutinous rice, creamy coconut milk, and sweet mangoes.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Southeast Asian
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Sticky Rice
  • 2 cups Dry Glutinous Rice Essential for achieving the dish's signature chewiness and stickiness.
  • 1 can Full-Fat Coconut Milk Adds a rich creaminess essential to the recipe.
  • 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar Sweetens the coconut mixture; adjust to taste.
  • 1/4 teaspoon Sea Salt Enhances overall flavor.
For the Ube Mixture
  • 1/2 cup Ube Halaya/Ube Spread Provides a beautiful purple hue and distinct flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon Ube Extract Intensifies the ube flavor.
For the Coconut Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Cornstarch Thickens the coconut sauce.
  • 1/2 cup Room Temperature Water Necessary for mixing cornstarch.
  • 1/2 cup Additional Coconut Milk Maintains richness in the sauce.
For Serving
  • 2 ripe Mangoes Adds fresh sweetness that complements the dish.
  • 1/4 cup Toasted Coconut For garnishing that adds a crunchy texture.

Equipment

  • Bamboo steamer
  • medium saucepan
  • mixing bowl

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Rinse the dry glutinous rice thoroughly in cold water, repeating 3-4 times until the water runs clear. Soak the rice in enough water for 8-24 hours.
  2. After soaking, drain the rice and transfer it to a lined bamboo steamer. Steam the rice for 20-25 minutes.
  3. In a medium saucepan, combine full-fat coconut milk, granulated sugar, and a pinch of sea salt. Heat until the sugar dissolves.
  4. Stir in the ube halaya and a few drops of ube extract until well combined, creating a rich mixture.
  5. Gently fold the steamed rice into the coconut mixture, stirring continuously for about 4 minutes.
  6. Let the mixture cool for about 5 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
  7. For the coconut sauce, add additional coconut milk and sugar to the saucepan. Mix cornstarch with water and stir into the boiling coconut milk to thicken.
  8. Wash and peel the ripe mangoes. Slice them into thin strips.
  9. Plate the sticky rice, layer with mangoes, drizzle with coconut sauce, and sprinkle toasted coconut on top.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 4gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 150mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 20gVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 4mg

Notes

For best results, serve fresh. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days in the fridge or freeze for up to a month.

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