Mango sticky rice flying off the shelves after Coachella performance
The Thai rapper Milli performed at the American music festival Coachella last week. She took a bite of the typical Thai dish ‘mango sticky rice’ while singing her hit of the same name and bam: a new craze was born. But what exactly is mango sticky rice?
For anyone who doesn’t know mango sticky rice yet: the dish consists of a soft, ripe, sweet mango with steamed sticky rice, coconut sauce with a small pinch of salt and crispy fried mung beans, served on a banana leaf. And believe me: it’s delicious.
Who wants a bite?
While singing, Milli took a bite of mango sticky rice and asked the audience who wanted a bite. And it went viral immediately. Since then, the traditional delicacy has been ordered non-stop in Thailand. Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha even announced that mango sticky rice would be nominated for the Unesco list of Intangible Cultural Heritage.
Make your own mango sticky rice
Sounds delicious, doesn’t it? And the good news is, you don’t have to travel all the way to Thailand for it, because we have a perfect recipe for mango sticky rice. Good luck!
Source: NOS
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