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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Shafaq Nawaz
[email protected]This sticky rice is delicious! I love the texture and the flavor. It's the perfect side dish for any Asian meal.
Affan Mayo
[email protected]I've tried many sticky rice recipes, but this one is by far the best. It's so simple to make and the results are always perfect.
Benzadi Aya
[email protected]This sticky rice is the best! It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfect. I love serving it with mango and coconut milk.
Sshhrunvm7 Sshhakitng7
[email protected]I made this sticky rice for my family and they loved it. It's a great recipe and I will definitely be making it again.
Gibril Dumbuya
[email protected]This sticky rice is amazing! It's so fluffy and flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe.
Puff Bigiri (Puff)
[email protected]I'm so happy I found this recipe. I've been looking for a good sticky rice recipe for a long time. This one is easy to make and it turns out perfect every time.
Kamis Emma
[email protected]This sticky rice is delicious! I love the texture and the flavor. It's the perfect side dish for any Thai meal.
jaheem89t1 Piggy
[email protected]I've made this sticky rice several times now and it's always perfect. It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.
Humble Aza
[email protected]I made this sticky rice for a Thai dinner party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it and said it was the best sticky rice they'd ever had.
William Charlie Nashivela
[email protected]This sticky rice is the best I've ever had. It's so fluffy and flavorful. I'll definitely be making it again.
Jacob Graf
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this recipe. I've been looking for a good sticky rice recipe for ages. This one is perfect!
Fernando Hernandez
[email protected]This sticky rice was a hit at my party! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe. It's definitely going to be a regular dish in my kitchen.
Sherlyn Cope
[email protected]5 stars! This sticky rice is so good, I could eat it every day. The texture is perfect and the flavor is amazing. I highly recommend this recipe.
Addison Pollard
[email protected]Delicious and authentic sticky rice! I used jasmine rice and it worked perfectly. The rice was fluffy and flavorful, and the coconut milk added a nice touch of sweetness.
Jay B.Cruz
[email protected]This recipe is a lifesaver! I'm a beginner cook and this was the first time I've ever made sticky rice. It turned out amazing, thanks to the clear and easy-to-follow instructions.
Mariem Ekramy
[email protected]I've tried making sticky rice a few times before, but it always came out too mushy. This recipe was a game-changer! The rice was perfectly cooked and had the perfect texture.
Ikwuka Chosen
[email protected]This sticky rice was so easy to make and turned out perfectly! I served it with mango and coconut milk, and it was a huge hit with my family. Definitely a new favorite recipe.