THAI STICKY RICE
In Northern Thailand, sticky rice is essential. Chef Ricker shows you how to steam it to perfection in the traditional way, using a rattan basket. (Plan ahead: the rice needs to be soaked overnight to absorb enough water to stay deliciously chewy.)
Provided by Andy Ricker
Categories side-dish
Time 11h
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 2
Steps:
- Place rice in a large bowl and add enough room-temperature water to cover by 1 inch. Soak at least 4 hours and up to 10. Once rice has soaked, rinse rattan basket to dampen, then set upright in a colander. Rinse cheesecloth to dampen, then line the inside of the rattan basket in an even layer (there will be overhang). Set aside.
- Drain rice by slowly pouring off the water; when most of the water is gone, run the tap gently over the rice to rinse it, letting the water overflow from the bowl. As the tap runs, use your hand to gently stir the rice. The water will be cloudy at first, but it will become almost clear after 2-3 minutes. At that point, drain the rice in the sink using the cloth-lined basket fitted over the colander (discard the rinsing water). Add water to the steamer pot to a depth of 2 inches. Add pandan leaf, then bring water to a boil over high heat, 5 minutes.
- Tie the cheesecloth into a bundle so the rice is completely enveloped. Place the rattan basket on top of the steamer pot. Reduce heat to medium, and place a pot lid that fits snugly inside the steamer directly on top of the rice bundle. Allow the rice to steam for 15 minutes.
- After 15 minutes, remove pot lid. Use tongs to flip the cheesecloth bundle, so the top of the bundle now rests against the bottom of the basket. (Use the lid for assistance if necessary.) Replace the lid and steam for 15 more minutes.
- After a total of 30-35 minutes of steaming, remove rice cooker from heat. Serve immediately, or place rice bundle in an insulated container (such as an ice bucket) to maintain the heat, keeping the container covered until ready to serve, up to 1 hour.
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Rafid Ahamed
[email protected]I love this sticky rice recipe! It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfect.
Pari Sarraf
[email protected]This sticky rice is so delicious and easy to make. I highly recommend it.
Lazy Tee
[email protected]I've never made sticky rice before, but this recipe made it so easy. It turned out perfectly!
Manju Subedi
[email protected]This recipe is a fail. My rice came out mushy and tasteless.
Kalorato Olebile
[email protected]So good! I'll be making this again and again.
Alya Ali faaiz
[email protected]The rice was a bit too sticky for my taste, but the flavor was great.
Muhammad Rizwan Shah
[email protected]Amazing! I will definitely be making this again.
damilare oguntayo
[email protected]This is the best sticky rice recipe I've found. It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfect.
Rakib han
[email protected]I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my rice came out really dry.
BERNARD Herring
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times and it's always perfect.
Cody Pearson
[email protected]Delicious! The coconut milk gave it a really rich flavor.
Milan Bomjan
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly, but my rice didn't come out sticky at all. What did I do wrong?
riju Islam Official
[email protected]This is my go-to recipe for sticky rice. It's always a hit with my family and friends.
Sk Amit Boss
[email protected]The sticky rice was a bit too sweet for my taste, but overall it was a good recipe.
Titash Ahmed
[email protected]Loved it!
KASHAN Kashi
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of sticky rice, but this recipe changed my mind. Will definitely make it again
Mr Sabir Khan
[email protected]Amazing! I added some extra coconut milk and it was the best sticky rice I've ever had.
Mphokwane Mlovu
[email protected]This sticky rice turned out perfect! I've tried making it before, but it never came out right. This recipe was easy to follow and the rice was so fluffy and delicious.