00:00Mango's sticky rice isn't just a dessert, it's the Thai icon loved around the world.
00:05But did you know that this treat has a history as rich as its flavor?
00:10Sticky rice with mangoes has been enjoyed in Thailand since the late Ayutthaya period.
00:15By the reign of King Rama II in the early Ratanakosin era, it was even mentioned in the
00:21royal poetry The Klong Kaap He Chom Kreeung Ka Waan, celebrating Thai dishes and desserts.
00:27During the reign of King Rama V, mango sticky rice became even more popular,
00:32blending Thailand's abandoned rice harvest with the tropical sweetness of mango.
00:37No one knows exactly who invented it, but it quickly became a beloved part of Thai food culture.
00:43Fast forward to today, mango sticky rice is a global superstar.
00:47In 2018, Sinan ranked it among the world's best desserts,
00:51and foodies everywhere can receive its perfect mix of flavors.
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