Sticky Toffee Pudding — UMAMIMAMI

Sticky Toffee Pudding — UMAMIMAMI

Sticky Toffee Pudding is a deliciously gooey British dessert consisting of moist Sponge Cake lathered in warm Toffee Sauce. Also known as Sticky Date Cake in Australia and New Zealand. Medjool Dates are the star of the show here, they add a dense, sticky consistency to the base which is perforated with holes, then penetrated…

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Thai sankaya custard over black sticky rice served in banana leaf cups with mango in the background.

Sweet Sticky Rice With Thai Custard (Sangkaya Recipe)

Sweet sticky rice with Thai custardor sangkaya, is a Thai dessert that’s perfect for any occasion. In this recipe, I’ll share the method for making the smoothest egg custard with creamy coconut milk and delicious coconut-infused sticky rice. Thai dessert recipes are a mix of shapes, colors, and flavors, and there are so many kinds….

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Freshly made pandan sticky rice in a woven bamboo container.

Easy Pandan Sticky Rice Recipe

This easy pandan sticky rice recipe combines the natural fragrance of pandan leaves with perfectly steamed glutinous rice. Made using a bamboo steamer or steaming pot, it’s perfect for pairing with grilled meat, spicy papaya salad, or even sweet mango for dessert. Tip: Learn more about pandan. If you have fresh pandan leaves, don’t miss…

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Thai sweet sticky rice in a coconut bowl, glowing green and topped with sesame seeds, paired with cubed mango slices and a decorative pandan bundle on a rustic mat.

Thai Mango Sticky Rice Recipe (Khao Niao Mamuang)

This Thai mango sticky rice recipe (khao niao mamuang) is a sweet Thai dessert made with creamy coconut milk, steamed glutinous rice, and ripe mango. It’s a classic served across Thailand and loved for its perfect balance of sweet, creamy, and fruity flavors. Tip: Add a fun twist to your dessert by using colorful rice…

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Cooked Thai sticky rice served in a traditional bamboo basket with grilled chicken, dipping sauce, and sides in the background.

How To Make Thai Sticky Rice (Khao Niao)

In this recipe, I’ll guide you step-by-step on how to make Thai sticky rice (khao niao) using a regular steaming pot or the traditional bamboo steamer. By the end, you’ll not only have perfectly cooked glutinous rice but also know all the tips, tricks, and traditions that make it so special. Tip: Check out my…

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mango sticky rice cocktail in a coupe glass with a pandan leaf garnish and a small disco ball in the background.

Thai Mango Sticky Rice Cocktail

What is “rice washing” in cocktail making? I first learned about this technique from Cook’s Illustratedand basically, shaking the alcohol with raw white rice ends up producing a smoother cocktail! How does it work? The starch that comes out of the raw rice during the shaking (the same stuff that make the water cloudy when…

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