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Authentic Thai Coconut Rice (Sweet Sticky Rice)

A perfectly molded dome of sticky thai coconut rice drizzled generously with a sweet, creamy coconut sauce.
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Make creamy, perfectly sweet Thai coconut rice, ideal as a base for mango or a simple dessert. This recipe uses glutinous rice for the correct texture.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups glutinous rice (sticky rice)
  • 1 can (13.5 oz) full-fat coconut milk
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup water (for cooking rice)
  • 1/4 cup extra coconut milk (for topping sauce)
  • 1 tablespoon sugar (for topping sauce)
  • Pinch of salt (for topping sauce)

Instructions

  1. Rinse the glutinous rice under cold running water until the water runs clear. Soak the rinsed rice in water for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight. Drain the soaked rice well.
  2. Place the drained rice in a steamer basket lined with cheesecloth. Steam the rice over boiling water for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the rice is tender and cooked through.
  3. While the rice steams, prepare the sweet coconut sauce. In a small saucepan, combine 1 can of coconut milk, 1/2 cup sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Heat over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves completely. Do not boil.
  4. Transfer the hot, steamed rice to a large bowl. Pour about two-thirds of the warm coconut sauce over the rice. Gently fold the sauce into the rice until it is absorbed. Cover the bowl and let it sit for 20 minutes to allow the rice to absorb the liquid fully.
  5. Prepare the finishing sauce. In a separate small saucepan, combine the remaining 1/4 cup coconut milk, 1 tablespoon sugar, and a pinch of salt. Heat gently until the sugar dissolves.
  6. Serve the sweetened coconut rice warm or at room temperature. Drizzle the reserved finishing sauce over the top before serving.

Notes

  • Use only glutinous rice (sticky rice) for this recipe; long-grain or jasmine rice will not achieve the correct texture.
  • For a richer flavor, you can substitute some of the granulated sugar with palm sugar in the main sauce.
  • If you do not have a steamer, you can cook the rice in a rice cooker using 1 cup of water instead of steaming, but the texture will be slightly less authentic.

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