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Sticky Rice

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Sticky Rice

Thai glutinous sticky rice, the essential accompaniment to Northern and Northeastern Thai food. Soaking the rice overnight lets the grains cook through evenly in the steamer instead of staying hard in the centre.

Total time
510 min
Prep
480 min
Cook
30 min
Difficulty
easy
Cuisine
Thai
veganvegetariangluten-free

Ingredients

400gThai glutinous rice
waterfor soaking and steaming

Instructions

1

Soak glutinous rice in cold water overnight.

2

Drain completely.

3

Line a bamboo steamer with muslin. Add rice.

4

Steam over vigorously boiling water 25–30 minutes until translucent and sticky.

5

Shape into balls to eat with hand alongside curries and grilled meats.

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