Sticky Rice

Name: Sticky Rice
Prep time: 240 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 265 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Thai
Ingredients: 2 cups glutinous sweet rice; 6 cups water

Tender and pleasantly chewy glutinous rice steamed to sticky perfection. Traditional Thai side dish served alongside grilled meats, papaya salad, and spicy dips.

265 minEasyServes 4220 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 cups glutinous sweet rice
6 cups water

Instructions

1

Rinse 2 cups glutinous sweet rice under cold water until the water runs clear.
2

Cover glutinous rice with 6 cups water and soak for at least 4 hours.
3

Drain glutinous rice and transfer to a steamer basket set over boiling water.
4

Cover and steam over medium-high heat for 20 minutes until tender and translucent.
5

Flip glutinous rice in the basket, cover, and steam for another 5 minutes.

Questions

How long does Sticky Rice keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop.

Can I halve or double Sticky Rice?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

Serve it with

Nam Tok main
Pad Thai main
Pan-Seared Scallops with Lemon Butter main

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