However, many sticky rice recipes use little sugar and focus on naturally sweet ingredients like mango. One whole mango offers 202 calories, three grams of protein and five grams of fiber.

Stuff each pear with about 1/2 cup rice mixture, taking care not to pack them too tightly. Cover each pear with its “cap." Place a steamer basket in a deep pot; add 1 cup water to pot.

Put the rice in a large bowl and cover with 2 inches of water. Let stand overnight. Drain the rice. Line a large, wide steamer with a damp kitchen towel. Spread the rice on the towel in an even ...

The sticky rice is aromatic due to its freshness.” Thailand’s nam dok mai (water of the flower) mangoes are the most popular variety for the dish, as they possess a sweet flavor and smooth ...

Why sticky rice? The grain, also known as glutinous rice, carries a lot of symbolism. The word “glutinous” has nothing to do with gluten, by the way. It refers to the glue-like characteristic of the ...

Her shop in Bangkok’s busy downtown Thonglor neighborhood, Mae Varee, has been operating since 1981. “The best dessert during summertime in Thailand is mango and sticky rice,” she tells CNN.