As always, full written recipe can be found in the video description. Here’s some additional info that didn’t make it into the video: - If you don’t have a microwave, the sticky rice process can still be shortened with a hot water soak. Soak washed rice in boiling water for 15 minutes. Transfer to steamer and steam for 25-30 minutes. Proceed with the rest of the recipe. - No, this recipe won't work with regular white rice. It'll turn out like a soupy rice pudding texture. Glutinous rice / sticky rice can be found in all Asian grocery stores. It should be quite affordable, less than $5 for 2 kilos / 4 lbs. A 2 kilo bag can make this recipe 6 times, serving 36 people. - In Thailand, Mango Sticky Rice would be served with crispy toasted mung beans. It can be hard to find outside of Thailand, so toasted sesame seeds make for a good pretty good substitute. - Coconut sticky rice can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days. To re-heat, place in microwave safe bowl, sprinkle on some water, cover and microwave for 30 seconds. - The salted coconut sauce can also be stored in the fridge. It can be served cold. - Why is sticky rice so sticky? Starches are made of two types of molecules: one small and linear, the other large and branched. The linear molecule, called amylose, lines up neatly and forms extensive bonds with each other. This means more energy, read: higher heat, is required to break apart these bonds and form a gel. The large branched molecule, amylopectin, has a messy structure which isn’t as able to form cohesive bonds. It gels more readily at a lower heat. And, due to its larger molecular size, creates a thicker gel. The ratio of amylose to amylopectin varies depending on the grain. White rice is made up of 20% linear amylose and 80% branched amylopectin. Glutinous rice, on the other hand, consists of almost 100% amylopectin. This is what makes glutinous rice so wonderfully sticky.
My brother married a thai girl and i wanted to try to make something for her to feel welcome, this is the best and least intimidating version of this recipe ive seen, thank you so much!
I made this recently and it was SO good. My boyfriend who made it the traditional way - letting the rice sit overnight and using a steam basket, etc. said it tasted just like the Thai restaurants we go to. This is going to be a favorite dish to make for family and friends. Thank you!!!
Probably the highest quality filming I've ever seen, so there's that. And the first time I've ever had all my questions answered about how to stop ruining sticky rice. Thank you!😭
Thank you so much for this recipe, I was worried the sticky rice wouldn’t cook properly and the whole thing would fail, but I soaked the rice for 4 hours and soaked it in boiling water for 10 minutes then steamed it in a steamer (I wanted to aim for more traditional) and let me just say I took a bite of the sticky rice and caught a glimpse of heaven. Thanks again 💕🫶🏼
I still have memories of tasting this dish in Thailand when i was 15, it's 14 years ago now but it's something that will forever stick with me. Thanks for yet another simple and including recipe. I'm a tad lazy so the microwave seems perfect for this, i was a tad sceptical but i trust your taste comparison. You haven't told us anything but the truth up until now :)
I just made this!!! I loved how simple the recipe was. Mine turned out a bit sweet for my taste, but it's so easy to customize and I can't wait to try again.
just made this tonight for my partner and i. as always, IT WAS INCREDIBLY DELICIOUS. the salted coconut sauce is a GAME CHANGER, and the tips throughout the entire video, plus the clear shots demonstrating exactly what to do for each step were beyond helpful. cannot believe i'm able to produce sheldo level results in my own kitchen!!!
Omg, right? The salted coconut sauce is my favvvv. That saltiness with the sweet dish is *chef's kiss* I'm so glad that the recipe worked out for you!!!! ❤️
Mango sticky rice is one of my favorite desserts. The recipe I used made a large batch since I would make it for my coworkers as a lunchtime treat (actually cooked the rice in my office in my rice cooker so it would be fresh & warm). They told me that my version was better than any restaurant's. I've been wanting to make mango sticky rice but wasn't sure how to scale down my recipe. Thanks to this great video & recipe, I'll be able to make it for myself & family. Thanks, Sheldo. 🤗
I made it today, it was fantastic!!!! Totally hit the spot. I crave mango sticky rice often and have ordered it from restaurants for too much $ in the past. I'll be making it for myself now on Thanks for a great recipe. ❤🥭🥭❤
I know what you mean about trying mango sticky rice for the first time. For me, it was my first year of college, when my RA took a group of us to the local Thai Buddhist temple for Sunday brunch. One taste of mango sticky rice and I was obsessed. I've never made it before, but the microwave method is a game changer. Thanks you (haha) for sharing this method!
Wow!! I literally made this while watching the video one time and it was spot on. It’s a really great shortcut and I LOVED how simple each explanation was. Thanks so much for this step by step recipe ❤
My all time favorite dessert and quickly becoming favorite cooking channel. Making this 100 percent. You know every passing day, I feel sad - not because I am aging, but because end of mango season is one day closer :(
Your straight-forward recipe turned out perfectly on the first try! I only had coconut cream so I added 1/2 cup of water to the can and added that to the pot, then a splash of water for the sauce. My mum makes great sticky rice the traditional way and was so impressed she's even talking about it the next day. She said it tastes just like it does at Thai restaurants and would be great with other toppings as well. So happy to have this in my recipe rotation, thank you so much!!!!
This sounds amazing! Haven't heard of the microwave trick for sticky rice before so I can't wait to give this a try. Also, your enthusiasm for everything you make is incredibly contagious and always brings a big smile to my face - found your channel by chance a couple weeks ago and quickly went through all of your videos haha. All of the extra info you add to your recipes is phenomenal, it really sets them apart and makes me look forward to whatever comes next! Much love for everything you do, and thanks a lot for all the effort you put into these videos :)
I've ALWAYS wanted to try this dish! It looks so beautiful and perfect for summer. thank you for sharing, I'm going to make this ASAP. beautiful filming/quality as always!
Bro you have the BEST recipes, AND you have easy ones, too?!?! This looks SOOOOO delicious and I love how informative you are and how thoughtful you are with things like not wasting a can, what a true Asian 😂😂 And you even thought to do a comparison with the traditional method at the end!!!! Perfect!!! Thank you SOOOOO MUCH I can't wait to try this!!!
I totally understand Sheldo's comment about wanting to re-experience eating mango sticky rice for the very first time. I also wish I could cause my mind and taste buds were blown away. Now I just salivate 🤣
Your recipe is the best.I tried to make it before using someone’s else’s recipe and it wasn’t good at all😭But now I made it using yours and it is so delicious!! Thank you
Because of this short recipe, I finally made this recipe after procrastinating for 2 years. Thanks to this short recipe, I have finally made it and it turned out amazing.
Omg yellow mangos are my favorite! Love the microwave hack for the sticky rice! I don't know if I would have the patience to go through the process of steaming it.
Never met a mango I didn't like! Wait, that's a lie. A mango that you think is ripe but actually isn't feels like one of the greatest affronts ever because the potential there is SO great but the reality soooo disappointing. The microwave sticky rice method is kinda a game changer. I've been making so many more things with sticky rice, whereas before I'd have thought about it and then abandoned the idea due to laziness.
This is one of my favourite desserts. Every time we get Thai I get sticky coconut rice (sometimes without mangoes when they’re no in season). My local Thai restaurant uses black sticky rice. I looooove it.
You are a LEGEND. It took me so long to make this recipe in the traditional way and there were was a lot more room for failure. The tip about the mango ice cream is *genius* as well!!! Thank you SO much Sheldo 😁😁
Yes, this recipe worked perfectly for my first time. Yes, I had a few failed attempts using other methods. OMG, it was perfect. Microwaving was fantastic!
I swear you make my favorite foods! I made this for the first time last month. I will definitely try your recipe though. If you have a rice cooker with a "sticky rice" setting, this can be used to make the sticky rice without soaking as well (I have heard the brown rice setting might work, but haven't tried it). Just be sure to rinse the rice well as Sheldo mentions. Instead of using the lines in the rice cooker that are meant for Japanese sticky rice recipes, use 1.5 cups rice and 1 cup water by volume (or 1 part rice to ⅔ parts water). If it turns out too soft, reduce the water a little next time. My other recommendation is to try this with durian instead of mango (both are really good).
Just wanted to say thank you for sharing this recipe. I was craving this so bad and it came out exactly like I wanted and so delicious. I really appreciate you!!
Nice video! My family specifically likes "champagne" atulo mangoes for desserts or just eating as a snack. There's not a lot more satisfying than a sweet sliver of fresh ripe mango 😋. Thanks for testing that sticky rice hack! I love sticky rice even just slightly sweetened and coconut-y on it's own or snacked on with vietnamese ham. Thanks also for testing the head to head comparison at the end. I usually have a steamer so I'll definitely try the combo method of soaking in hot water with still steaming. There's a lot of simple sticky rice snacks and sweets that my ADHD brain can never make bc I never remember to soak the rice the night before 😅
In 2013 my wife and I were on our honeymoon in Paris, France. We had a lovely meal at Thai Vien 2 in the 13th Arrondissement and the waiter asked if we wanted to look at the dessert menu. I love dessert, so I naturally said yes. My wife typically passes on dessert but humoured me. Reading through the desserts, I commented on the fact that they serve mango sticky rice. My wife thought that was the dumbest thing she had ever heard... Obviously that meant I had to order one. It took a significant amount of convincing. but she tried a bite. We had to order a second one. Fast forward 9 years and mango sticky rice is still something she raves about. Thank you, Sheldo! Now we can make it at home.
Wow what a great memory! I love how some food experiences are truly transcendental and stay with you for life. Hope you make the dish at home and can relive the memories!
I skipped the last 30-minute wait step and it was as delicious as the first one that I cooked. I also added less sugar. Thanks for the recipe, it's marvelous!
I use the microwave method to make Chinese dishes with sticky rice too! It’s very adaptable and very useful. You’re making me crave Che! It’s so good, so comforting.
In Philippines, we pair the sticky rice and mango with hot choco. We call the sticky rice “puto” and the hot choco “sikwate”. The coconut milk is already incorporated in the sticky rice and i like the version where they add ginger because it add brightness the sweet and rich sticky rice.
Thanks for this smart recipe. I’m lazy to cook things that will require too many steps and prepping day before. I’m going to try this when mangoes are on sale again.
I've been watching a lot of your videos and I always appreciate how you give tips and/or test alternative options! I really loved your whipped cream stabilizer video :) You've got a very calm, soothing voice. Instantly I trust whatever you have to say ahaha.
Choose Coconut milk that has no emulsify agent then the sticky rice will absorb all of the coconut milk. Emulsify agent made it difficult for the sticky rice to take in coconut milk resulting that there will be some coconut milk cling to the rice grain. Add a bit cold pressed coconut oil to the sticky rice then the sticky rice will be very shiny and fragrant.
I can NOT EVEN EXPLAIN thee DELICIOUSNESS of this recipe!!!!!! 😮 THANK YOU!! Please tell me how long the race will stay in the refrigerator and how do I store it?
This is real interesting Sheldo. I like to try new recipes and flavours, and seasoning too. Being older in age, I need to eat food with true flavour, with as many natural ingredients to keep my weight low.
Great video. The shortcut was super useful! Unfortunately, the mangoes we bought weren't ripe enough, so we just bought some mango ice cream, which works perfectly well. Super yummy! Thanks!
Made this after work today. The only thing I did different was I used coconut sugar so mine turned brown but it was still very good. I'll definitely be making it again in the future. Thanks for the recipe.
Hahaha what timing Sheldon! My partner literally picked up mango this weekend to make some mango sticky rice tonight! Definitely sharing this video with her :)
Here in Germany, we traditionally cook sticky rice with milk and add sugar, cinnamon and maybe some fruit puree to it x) Comfort food- I don't particularly like mangos, they are super bland and excruciatingly expensive here.. idk if they are supposed to be almost tasteless even when ripe. But I gotta try this.
LOL it's an apron, but ya'll aren't the only ones. A previous commenter said that, and I quote, I look like a "giant baby in overalls". Greatest comment I've gotten yet 😂👼
This is awesome Sheldo. Your step-by-step instructions and extra infos/tips make your recipes quite approachable to make. Curious which ice cream brand did you use in the video?
