Mango with Butterfly Pea Flower Sticky Rice

Mango with Butterfly Pea Flower Sticky Rice is a delightful balance of flavors and textures. The mango offers a burst of juicy, honey-like sweetness, while the sticky rice provides a warm, chewy richness infused with creamy coconut milk. The butterfly pea flower doesn’t add strong flavor but lends a subtle, earthy undertone and a stunning purple hue, making each bite both indulgent and visually enchanting.

Serves 3 - 4

Ingredients

• 250g White glutinous rice

• 350ml Coconut milk, divide 150ml & 200ml

• 500ml Water

• 1.50g Blue Nun Butterfly Pea Flowers (20 pcs)

• 100g White or light brown sugar 

• ½ tsp Salt 

• ½ tsp Lime juice or white vinegar (optional)

• Roasted white or black sesame seed (optional)

Preparation

Butterfly Pea Flower Sticky Rice

1. Bring 500ml water to a boil and soak the glutinous rice for 30 minutes. It is recommended to stir the rice every 10 minutes to prevent it from becoming too sticky or clumpy.

2. After soaking for 30 minutes, steam the rice for 25 minutes and set it aside in a bowl.

3. Combine 150 ml of coconut milk, 100 g of sugar, and 1/2 tsp of salt. Bring to a boil over low heat, stirring until dissolved.

4. Add 1.50 g of Blue Nun Butterfly Pea Flowers to the coconut milk and stir for 3 minutes, or until the liquid turns dark blue. Add ½ tsp of lime juice; the color will shift to bright purple. Remove and discard the cooked Butterfly Pea Flowers from the pot.

5. Pour the purple coconut milk over the cooked sticky rice. Stir gently for 5–8 minutes, until the rice absorbs the purple color and thickens. Cover the bowl with a lid or plastic wrap, and let it rest for 30–45 minutes.

Drizzling Coconut Sauce

1. Bring 200ml coconut milk to boil on low heat, add a pinch of salt, add 1/2 tsp rice flour (optional) stir until dissolved, set aside.

Serving fresh mango with Butterfly Pea Flower Sticky Rice

1. Divide the sticky rice into 3–4 portions and place each portion onto individual plates.

2. Slice the fresh mango and arrange it neatly beside the sticky rice. Garnish with roasted sesame seeds, if desired.

3. Drizzle the coconut milk over the sticky rice before serving.