Delicious Sticky Rice Desserts to Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth

Sticky rice, also known as glutinous rice, is a staple in many Asian cuisines. Its unique texture and versatility make it the perfect base for a variety of delectable desserts. From traditional classics to innovative new creations, sticky rice desserts can satisfy any sweet tooth. This blog will explore several delicious sticky rice desserts that you can easily make at home. 

1. Mango Sticky Rice

Ingredients:

• 1 cup sticky rice
• 1 ripe mango, peeled and sliced
• 1 cup coconut milk
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions:

1. Cook the sticky rice according to package instructions.
2. While the rice is cooking, heat the coconut milk, sugar, and salt in a saucepan over medium heat until the sugar dissolves.
3. Once the rice is cooked, mix half of the coconut milk mixture into the rice. Let it sit for 10 minutes to absorb the flavors.
4. Serve the sticky rice topped with mango slices and drizzle with the remaining coconut milk mixture.

2. Black Sticky Rice Pudding

Ingredients:

• 1 cup black sticky rice
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 2 cups water
• 1 cup coconut milk
• Fresh fruit for topping (e.g., bananas, mangoes)

Instructions:

1. Rinse the black sticky rice and soak it in water for at least 4 hours or overnight.
2. Drain the rice and place it in a saucepan with 2 cups of water. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer until the rice is tender and the water is absorbed (about 45 minutes).
3. Stir in the sugar and coconut milk, and cook for another 10 minutes until the mixture thickens.
4. Serve warm or chilled, topped with fresh fruit.

3. Thai Sticky Rice with Custard

Ingredients:

• 1 cup sticky rice
• 1 cup coconut milk
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 4 eggs
• 1/2 cup palm sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions:

1. Cook the sticky rice and mix it with coconut milk, sugar, and salt.
2. In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs, palm sugar, and vanilla extract.
3. Pour the egg mixture into a saucepan and cook over low heat, stirring constantly until it thickens into a custard.
4. Serve the sticky rice topped with the custard.

4. Sticky Rice Balls with Red Bean Paste

Ingredients:

• 1 cup sticky rice flour
• 1/2 cup water
• Red bean paste (store-bought or homemade)
• Sesame seeds (optional)

Instructions:

1. Mix the sticky rice flour and water until it forms a dough.
2. Divide the dough into small balls and flatten each ball.
3. Place a small amount of red bean paste in the center of each flattened dough ball and fold the edges to seal.
4. Roll the balls in sesame seeds (optional).
5. Steam the balls for about 10 minutes until they are translucent.

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5. Coconut Sticky Rice with Banana

Ingredients:

• 1 cup sticky rice
• 1/2 cup coconut milk
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 ripe bananas, sliced

Instructions:

1. Cook the sticky rice and mix it with coconut milk, sugar, and salt.
2. Layer the sticky rice and banana slices in a serving dish.
3. Serve warm or chilled.

Conclusion

Sticky rice desserts are delicious and versatile, offering a range of flavors and textures to satisfy your sweet cravings. While these desserts can be indulgent, balancing them with low calorie noodles and other low-calorie meal options can help you maintain a healthy diet. Enjoy these sticky rice desserts in moderation and explore the endless possibilities of incorporating sticky rice into your sweet creations.