Sticky Rice

Steamed glutinous rice eaten by hand from a basket.

Ingredients

• 3 cups Glutinous rice
• 6 cups Water

Method

1. Soak overnight — Cover the glutinous rice with water and soak at least 6 hours — this step cannot be skipped or shortened.
2. Drain — Drain thoroughly.
3. Steam — Put the rice in a bamboo basket over boiling water and steam 25 minutes.
4. Flip — Turn the whole mass over halfway so it cooks evenly.
5. Rest — Tip into a basket and cover for 5 minutes.
6. Sticky Rice is ready — Pull off small balls with your fingers and use them to scoop up other dishes.

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