Trader Joe’s has outdone itself with its newest frozen launch: Its mango sticky rice is flying off the shelves.
The vegan and gluten-free frozen dessert includes two individually-wrapped servings for $4.69. Simply microwave the packet for 50-60 seconds, then sprinkle the pack of fried mung beans on top for crunch. Each serving is 180 calories.
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The grocery chain is no stranger to viral frozen foods. In 2023, its Korean kimbap went mega-viral, with many locations having to put limits on how many each customer could purchase.
What is mango sticky rice?
Mango sticky rice, or khao niew mamuang, is a popular Southeast Asian dessert consisting of sticky and chewy glutinous rice, coconut milk syrup and fresh mango. The dessert is sometimes finished with yellow mung beans or sesame seeds for crunch.
What does the Trader Joe’s mango sticky rice taste like?
I purchased and tried Trader Joe’s mango sticky rice to see if it’s worth the hype: Short answer, it definitely is.
The dessert is satisfyingly chewy, not too sweet, and features juicy, ripe mango and crunchy mung bean. It curbs the craving for a sweet treat while not being too rich or heavy.
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The only drawback of a frozen mango sticky rice is that the mango is slightly warm. While the temperature didn’t bother me, I could see how a mango sticky rice purist may take issue.
If you prefer your mango cool, thaw the package in the fridge instead of microwaving.
How can you make mango sticky rice from scratch?
Very few ingredients are needed to make mango sticky rice from scratch. Wash and cook white glutinous sweet rice. While the rice cooks, simmer coconut milk, sugar and salt in a saucepan. When the rice is finished cooking, combine the sauce and rice. While the sauce absorbs into the rice, make the coconut sauce by simmering coconut milk, sugar and salt, thickening it with a cornstarch slurry. Plate up the sticky rice with coconut sauce and sliced mango and serve.
