dessert
Mango Sticky Rice
ข้าวเหนียวมะม่วง
Mild
Mango Sticky Rice (Khao Niao Mamuang) is Thailand's most beloved dessert — glutinous rice steamed in sweet coconut milk, served alongside ripe Nam Dok Mai mango. It's seasonal (April–June) but available year-round in tourist areas.
Key Ingredients
- glutinous rice
- coconut milk
- palm sugar
- ripe mango
- toasted sesame seeds
Where to Try It
Street dessert vendors across Bangkok and Chiang Mai — Or Tor Kor Market in Bangkok is famous for it.
Tips
- Eat it in April and May when Nam Dok Mai mangoes are at peak ripeness and sweetness.
- The coconut cream poured on top should be slightly salty — this contrast with sweet rice is essential.