STEAMED STICKY RICE (KAO NIAOW)

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Sticky rice is the main event at the northern Thai table. Small bites of each dish are put on the diner's plate, then a walnut-size amount of rice is formed into a ball with your fingers and used to pick up a chunk of meat or vegetable.

Categories     Rice     Side     Steam     Quick & Easy     Gourmet     Sugar Conscious     Low Sugar     Kidney Friendly     Vegan     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 8 servings (as part of larger meal)

Number Of Ingredients 3

4 cups raw Thai sticky rice (26 oz)
Special Equipment
cheesecloth

Steps:

  • Cover rice with 2 to 3 inches cold water in a large bowl and soak at room temperature at least 3 hours.
  • Drain rice and put in a steamer basket (see cooks' note, below) lined with cheesecloth. Steam rice, covered with lid, over boiling water until shiny and tender, about 20 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand, covered, 5 minutes. Serve hot, warm, or at room temperature.

Megan Levan
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I can't wait to try this recipe. It looks delicious!


Ayanda Buthelezi
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This recipe is a lifesaver! I'm terrible at making rice, but this recipe made it so easy.


Margaret Appolis
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I'm so happy I found this recipe. I've been craving sticky rice for weeks, and this recipe satisfied my craving perfectly.


Angela Du plooy
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This rice is so versatile. You can serve it with anything from mango to chicken to fish.


D Fan
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I love how easy this recipe is to follow. Even if you're a beginner, you can make perfect sticky rice with this recipe.


Krishna Adhikari
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This recipe is a game-changer! I've never had sticky rice this good before.


Thanos Sucks
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Perfect sticky rice! I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly.


Rai Niraj
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This recipe is amazing! The rice was so sticky and delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


RILEY Gaming YT
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. I've been looking for a good sticky rice recipe for ages, and this one is perfect. The rice is so sticky and flavorful.


fakhar din
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This was my first time making sticky rice, and it turned out great! The instructions were clear and easy to follow, and the rice was delicious.


Harun Sayyed
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to follow and the rice always turns out perfect. I've made it several times now and it's always a success.


Jashley Revi
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This recipe is a keeper! The rice came out perfectly sticky and flavorful. I served it with mango and sticky rice sauce, and it was a hit with my family.