Sticky rice, also known as glutinous rice or kow neyo, is a short-grain rice with a sticky texture when cooked. It is a staple food in many Southeast Asian countries and is used in a variety of sweet and savory dishes. The unique texture of sticky rice is due to the presence of amylopectin, a type of starch that gives the rice its sticky properties. When cooked, sticky rice can be used to make a variety of dishes, including steamed rice, fried rice, and desserts. It can also be used in making粽子(zongzi), a traditional Chinese dish made of glutinous rice wrapped in bamboo leaves and steamed.
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STICKY RICE (GLUTINOUS RICE / KOW NEYO)
This recipe describes the way to prepare the sticky rice you eat with your hand in a Thai restaurant. The sticky rice is actually a short-grain glutinous rice. It can be eaten with almost anything from eggs, meat, vegetables to soup. The Thais also used it in desserts and cakes.
Provided by Kim Ong
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 1h10m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 2
Steps:
- Soak rice overnight in cold water, or for 15 minutes in boiling water if short of time.
- Drain the rice, rinse and spread out on a wet cloth inside a steamer.
- Cook over boiling water for 40 minutes, until rice is tender.
KHAO NIAW (STICKY RICE)
Often the last thing people in the North and Northeast of Thailand do before bed is put raw grains of sticky rice in a pot, cover them with water, and leave them to soak. This is sticky rice country, and a day without sticky rice is almost unthinkable. Also called glutinous rice, it has a different starch composition than varieties like jasmine. I'm not qualified to explain the world of amylopectin and amylose starches, so suffice it to say that the glossy cooked grains of sticky rice are particularly chewy and stick to one another in clumps, yet still remain distinct. It's a magical thing. Served in baskets, either one per person or as a mountainous mound to be passed around, the grains of sticky rice form moldable masses. Practiced diners snatch off a gumball-size piece, reflexively fashion it into a sort of spoon shape, and use it to grab a taste of whatever else is on the table. In these baskets or in bamboo tubes, workers carry this rice with them into the fields and forests, a portable, edible eating implement. While you could argue that so-called "steamed jasmine rice" isn't steamed at all but rather boiled, sticky rice is actually steamed. In the Northeast, it typically goes into a bamboo basket; in the North, it's traditionally prepared in a clay pot with a perforated bottom, though today the pot is often aluminum. The basket or pot is set over a pot-bellied vessel filled with boiling water and the steam cooks the grains, already swollen from soaking, in just 15 minutes or so. The process is easy enough for uninitiated cooks. It just takes a little practice to get right.
Provided by Andy Ricker
Yield Serves 6 to 8, or 4 enthusiastic rice eaters; the recipe is easily doubled
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Put the sticky rice in a large bowl and add enough tepid tap water to cover by an inch or two. Let it soak for at least 4 hours or up to 10 hours (as long as it's not very hot in your kitchen; if you're in a hurry, you can get away with soaking it in hot tap water for as little as 2 hours).
- Pour off the soaking water. Put the rice in a fine-mesh strainer set inside a large bowl. Fill the bowl with enough cool tap water to cover the rice by an inch or two. Use your hand to gently stir the rice, then lift the strainer from the bowl. The water in the bowl will be cloudy from the rice starch. Empty the water, set the strainer in the bowl again, and repeat the process until the water is, more or less, clear. You'll probably have to change the water two or three times. Drain the rice.
- Pour enough water into the sticky rice steamer pot to reach a depth of about 2 inches. Bring it to a boil over high heat. Either add the rice to the mesh bag and put the bag in the basket or line the woven steamer basket with two layers of damp cheesecloth and dump the rice onto the cheesecloth. Fold the bag or cheesecloth so it covers the rice, pat the bundle so the rice is in a more or less even layer, and cover with a pot lid or clean, damp kitchen cloth, tucking it around the bundle.
- Decrease the heat slightly to maintain a steady but not furious boil and set the basket into the pot. Cook until the grains are fully tender but still chewy (almost springy) and definitely not mushy, about 15 minutes. (Larger batches of sticky rice take about 20 minutes, and the rice bundle should be flipped over once halfway through the steaming process.)
- Transfer the rice to a small cooler or large bowl covered with a plate. Wait about 15 minutes before digging in. The sticky rice will stay warm for an hour or so.
- You can successfully reheat leftover sticky rice; cover and microwave on low, then eat it right away.
GLUTTONOUS GLUTINOUS (STICKY) RICE
I am looking for the perfect sticky rice recipe that is easy to make. Some Asian markets sell this at the deli counter but there's too much rice and barely any good stuff. I got this recipe from http://tastytreats.wordpress.com, I have tweaked the recipe and method and it looks pretty close to what I am seeking. I would like to know nutritional values, or maybe...I won't want to know because it's going to ruin this comfort food for me. Especially the Chinese sausages, they're GREASY!
Provided by Nado2003
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 40m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Rinse and then soak the dried shiitake in warm water for about 20-30 minutes, or until they've become soft and pliable. Do the same for the dried shrimp.
- Remove mushroom from water, squeeze dry, and reserve the water to add flavor to the rice. Remove the stems, they're too tough. Slice mushroom thinly.
- Drain shrimp from water, reserve water to add to rice later.
- While you wait for the little fungi to soften up, get a wok and heat it up. No oil will be necessary because the fat content in the sausages (whoops, forgot to mention that. But if it gets too dried, add about 1 tablespoon of olive oil But we're talking comfort food here, afterall...) will all come out during cooking. Quickly fry for 2-3 minutes, then add the dried shrimp and toss it about until you smell all the great aromas and much of the oil from the sausage has come out. Tip the sausage pieces and shrimp into a dish, taking care to leave most of the oil behind in the wok, and put aside.
- Heat up the wok again and add the glutinous rice. This part is a bit like the beginnings of a risotto. In an ideal world, the glutinous rice would be cooked in this way throughout, in the wok, until the rice has completely cooked through. But we don't have time, so my mom taught me this method of par-cooking the glutinous rice before adding it to the rice cooker with the medium grain rice.
- Keep stirring the rice until all the grains are coated in the sausage oil. Heat the reserved shrimp and mushroom water until nearly boiling, if using, if not heat up 2 cups of water. Then add small ladles of liquid in at a time, letting the rice absorb all the liquid before adding the next bunch. Do this for about 10 minutes until the rice looks fluffy and the mixture thickens. You may use mor less water than 2 cups.
- Rinse your medium grain rice in the rice cooker and fill with water to 2cm above the rice. Add your par-cooked glutinous rice, the reserved sausage and shrimps. Slice the mushrooms and add those in, too, along with any of the water they were soaking inches. Add soy sauce. Mix well. If needed, top up with water so there is 2cm of liquid above the rice again. Turn on the rice cooker and leave to bubble away happily....
- When the rice is ready, remove the lid and give it a big stir, loosening the rice. This ensures that it's all nice and fluffy. Drizzle with a bit of sesame oil. Mix well and serve in a large, thick bowl. Sprinkle over the chopped spring onions.
- And as with most comfort foods, it tastes even better the next day.
KHAO NEEO
Categories Rice Side Vegetarian Vegan Boil Gourmet Sugar Conscious Low Sugar Kidney Friendly Pescatarian Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
Yield Serves 6
Number Of Ingredients 1
Steps:
- In a large bowl (large enough to hold at least twice the volume of rice, about 6 cups) cover rice with cold water by 2 to 3 inches. Soak rice 8 to 24 hours. Alternatively, soak rice in warm water (about 110°F.) 2 hours. The longer soak allows more flavor to develop.
- Drain rice and transfer to a Southeast Asian rice-steamer basket or sieve. Set steamer basket or sieve over several inches of boiling water in a large pot or deep kettle. It is important that the rice not touch boiling water. Cover rice with a lid and steam, checking water level occasionally to make sure pot or kettle doesn't boil dry and adding more boiling water if necessary, 25 minutes, or until rice is shiny and tender.
- Transfer rice to a basket or bowl, breaking it up into smaller lumps, and immediately cover with a lid or clean kitchen towel. (Rice dries out if exposed to air as it cools, so keep covered until serving.)
Tips for Cooking Sticky Rice:
- Soak the rice: Soaking the rice for at least 30 minutes, or up to overnight, helps to soften the grains and make them more pliable, resulting in a more tender and sticky texture.
- Use the right ratio of water to rice: The correct ratio of water to rice is crucial for achieving the perfect sticky rice consistency. Generally, a ratio of 1:1.25 (rice to water) is a good starting point, but you may need to adjust it slightly depending on the type of rice and your desired texture.
- Cook the rice over low heat: Cooking the rice over low heat allows the grains to absorb the water slowly and evenly, preventing them from becoming mushy or overcooked.
- Don't stir the rice while cooking: Stirring the rice during cooking can break the grains and make the rice less sticky. It's best to leave the rice undisturbed until it is fully cooked.
- Let the rice rest before serving: Once the rice is cooked, let it rest for a few minutes before serving. This allows the rice to absorb any remaining moisture and become even more sticky.
Conclusion:
Sticky rice, also known as glutinous rice, is a versatile ingredient used in various cuisines worldwide. Its unique sticky texture makes it a popular choice for dishes like sushi, dumplings, and desserts. With the right techniques and a little practice, you can easily master the art of cooking sticky rice at home. Remember to soak the rice, use the correct water ratio, cook over low heat, avoid stirring, and let it rest before serving. Experiment with different recipes and enjoy the delicious and satisfying experience of sticky rice in your meals.
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