This also makes mango sticky rice a common dessert for Lao people of the Greater Mekong Sub-region, where sticky rice has been cultivated throughout the history of its culture, food, and tradition. Sticky rice, on the other hand, has its origins in the Northeastern, or Isaan, part of Thailand bordering Laos, a region that was also originally once a part of the landlocked country. Mangoes, however, were first growing in India for over 5,000 years and are also indigenious to Burma and eastern Asia. Suffice to say, mango sticky rice has been with the Thai people for a very, very long time. Recipes from the reign of Rama V also stated that khao niew moon (steamed sticky rice with coconut milk) were to be consumed with fruits, presumably sweet mango. The earliest history of mango sticky rice dates back to the late Ayutthaya period (1351 – 1767) and continues on until the reign of King Rama II, according to many traditional Thai food recipes. I t has evolved to become a traditional dessert shared throughout Southeast Asia and South Asia, and is very likely a product of the amalgamation between the different cultures in the region throughout time. According to sources from the likes of Wikipedia, the Tourism Authority of Thailand, and Thairath, although mango sticky rice has its origins from Thailand, neither mango or sticky rice have originated in Thailand. Image Credit: Fedor/Unsplash The history of mango sticky riceĭespite its popularity, there’s actually hardly any conclusive evidence about where and how mango sticky rice came to be. We know it, and MILLI does too.Īs this dessert is now making waves across the globe, we think it’s only fitting to take a little dive into the history behind this famous dish. You haven’t been to Thailand if you haven’t had mango sticky rice. It is, indeed, a dish that is extremely hard not to love. ![]() There’s just something so perfect about that concoction of a freshly sliced mango on top of the steaming glutinous sweet rice, drenched in coconut milk, and drizzled with crisp yellow mung beans. ![]() Mango sticky rice, more commonly known as Kao Niew Mamuang, is arguably one of Thailand’s favourite and most popular desserts. The Thai government, as a response, is also considering pushing mango sticky rice for a UNESCO World Listing. 19-year-old rap sensation Danupha “MILLI” Khanatheerakul demonstrated to the entire world the soft power of one of Thailand’s favourite desserts, mango sticky rice, when she devoured it on stage at Coachella this past weekend.Įver since the dish made its appearance on stage and was broadcasted all over the world, the internet saw a huge surge in search trends for ‘mango sticky rice,’ according to Google Trends.
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