Mango sticky rice (Test)

Sweet sticky rice soaked in coconut milk, served with ripe, juicy mango, a drizzle of slightly salty coconut cream and a sprinkle of crispy mung beans. It is one of the Thai desserts visitors ask for most.

• Popular mango varieties: Nam Dok Mai and Ok Rong.
• It is at its best, and easiest to find, in the hot season, roughly March to May.
• Soak the sticky rice for at least 4 hours before steaming, then mix it with coconut milk, sugar and salt while it is still hot.

There is no meat in it, so it suits vegetarians. Ask the shop just in case they use lard.