Mango Sticky Rice Spring Rolls: A Summer Twist on a Thai Classic

This week, I’m sharing something sweet and a little unexpected: Mango Sticky Rice Spring Rolls. I’ll be honest, as a Vietnamese, I definitely have a soft-spot for rice paper.

The beloved Thai dessert with fragrant golden mango slices, creamy coconut-infused sticky rice - all that goodness in a tender rice paper wrapper - turns into a handheld treat. It feels like sunshine on a plate (literally), pure comfort, and almost too magical.

Jump to:

• 🌾 Why You’ll Love This Recipe
• How to make Mango Sticky Rice Spring Rolls
• 🥭 Final thoughts
• 📖 Recipe
• 💬 Reviews

🌾 Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• It’s vegan and naturally gluten-free
• No baking or frying—just a gentle steam or a chill in the fridge
• Perfect for summer picnics, parties, or a light treat
• A fun activity for kids or guests (DIY dessert bar, anyone?)

This is a variant to the classic Thai dessert which I’ve written about not long ago. 👉 Here’s the link for Mango Sticky Rice (Easy Rice Cooker Recipe!). 

How to make Mango Sticky Rice Spring Rolls

Ingredients

Base ingredients:

• Sticky Rice: you can use either glutinous, also known as sweet rice.
• Mango: choose the ripest mangoes you can find because they will add the sweetness and softness to create that heavenly melt-in-your-mouth feeling.
• Coconut Milk: choose full-fat coconut milk to maximize the creaminess of the dish.

Condiments:

• Salt (optional) and Sugar
• Corn starch (to thicken the coconut sauce)

Garnish of your own liking:

• Roasted Sesame seeds
• or Roasted Coconut flakes

And of course, rice paper! They come with a variety of based ingredients, thickness and flexibility, so just choose the one you like best!

Instructions

Cook the Sticky Rice
Soak your glutinous rice for a few hours or overnight, then steam it until tender (about 20–25 minutes). Mix with warm coconut milk and a touch of salt and sugar while it’s still hot, then let it cool.

Prep the Mango
Next, slice your mango into thin strips or small matchsticks. The riper, the better.

Assemble the Rolls
Soften a rice paper wrapper in warm water for a few seconds, then place it on a clean surface, then add a spoonful of sticky rice, a few mango slices.

Roll It Up
Fold the sides in, then roll it tightly from the bottom like a burrito. It might take a few tries to get the hang of it—but that’s half the fun.

Finally, serve the rolls and what is left of the mango slices with Coconut Drizzle for a perfect summer afternoon.

Here’s another one, look how cheeky it is!

🥭 Final thoughts

These mango sticky rice spring rolls are such a joyful, playful dessert—something about their handheld nature makes them feel like a treat and a conversation starter. I love making a platter of them and watching people’s eyes light up as they realize what’s inside.

This one’s for mango lovers, coconut fans, and anyone looking for a no-bake summer treat that feels a little bit special. So save this for mango season and tag me @veggieanh if you make it!

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