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Mango Smoothie with Small Sticky Rice Balls

A refreshing mango smoothie paired with delightful small sticky rice balls, perfect for a tropical treat.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Beverage, Dessert
Cuisine: Thai
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

Mango Smoothie
  • 2 cups ripe mango chunks fresh or frozen
  • 1 cup coconut milk can substitute with almond milk
  • 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup for vegan option
  • 1 cup ice cubes
Sticky Rice Balls
  • 1 cup glutinous rice soaked in water for 4 hours
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup coconut milk for drizzling

Method
 

Prepare Sticky Rice Balls
  1. Drain the soaked glutinous rice and place it in a steamer lined with cheesecloth. Steam for about 20 minutes until cooked.
  2. Once cooked, transfer the rice to a mixing bowl and add sugar and salt. Mix well until combined.
  3. Wet your hands and form small balls from the rice mixture, about the size of a marble.
  4. Set aside the sticky rice balls while you prepare the smoothie.
Make Mango Smoothie
  1. In a blender, combine the mango chunks, coconut milk, honey, and ice cubes.
  2. Blend until smooth and creamy. Adjust sweetness if necessary.
  3. Pour the smoothie into glasses and serve with the sticky rice balls on the side.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 58gProtein: 4gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 9gFiber: 2gSugar: 25g

Notes

For added flavor, you can sprinkle toasted sesame seeds on the sticky rice balls before serving.

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