Thai Sticky rice is a staple in Northern Thai cuisine and can now be enjoyed in your own home using common kitchen tools.
I’ve hesitated to post a recipe for Thai Sticky rice because it can be somewhat difficult to make. Well the rice itself is not really difficult, but the tools used to cook the rice can be a challenge to find/use.
Traditionally Thai sticky rice is made in a tall round pot with a large bamboo insert in the pot. The rice is then cooked with steam instead of being boiled like traditional rice. So again the method isn’t very complicated, but storing such bulky items is a challenge, and then taking them out for one simple task can seem daunting.
On top of storage, cleaning the bamboo insert is also a pain . Grains of rice get stuck on during cooking and then you have to wash and dry it completely so it doesn’t get moldy.
I guess now you can see why I was hesitant to make a post on Thai Sticky rice. While I want to share Traditional recipes with you, I also want to make sure they are easy enough to execute in your own home.
Now for the exciting part! An Easy and Simple way to cook Thai sticky rice, using cookware you more than likely already have in your kitchen! I remember when I first saw this post on how to make Thai Sticky rice, I wasn’t 100% convinced it would work. Growing up with a Thai mom who was adament about cooking things a specific way left me weary of new ways to cook things.
Then I tried it. It worked.
And the sticky rice was perfect!! Best of all none of the rice sticks and cleanup is seriously so much easier. I wish I could take credit for this, but it’s actually from another blogger She Simmers.
Items you will need to make Thai Sticky Rice:
- Skillet
- Splatter guard
- Bowl
- Thai Sweet or Glutinous Rice
Steps to make Thai Sticky Rice
- Soak 1 cup of Thai Sweet Rice or Glutinous Rice in a bowl with 2 cups of water for about 4 hours.
- Drain rice over splatter guard and place over a skillet that is filled with water more than halfway.
- Be sure the rice is in a mound then flattened to cook evenly.
- Use the same bowl you soaked the rice in and dome it.
- Bring water to a boil then lower to a gentle boil.
- After 10 minutes flip rice over and cook for an additional 7-10 minutes or until rice is soft and sticky. If using more than 1 cup of rice, you will need a longer cooking time.
I’m so excited to finally have an easier way to cook Thai Sticky Rice at home. While I don’t eat it often, it’s nice to be able to make a small amount to go with Traditional dishes like Larb, Som Tum, and Nam Tok. Try it out and let me know what you think down below!
Here’s a video showing step by step how to make Thai Sticky Rice:
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Thai Sticky Rice
Thai Sticky rice is a staple in Northern Thai cuisine and can now be enjoyed in your own home using common kitchen tools.
Ingredients
- 1 Cup Thai Sweet or Glutinous Rice Do not use Jasmine or long grain rice.
- Water For soaking rice and to fill pan more than halfway.
Instructions
Soak 1 cup of Thai Sweet Rice or Glutinous Rice in a bowl with 2 cups of water for at least 4 hours or overnight.
Drain rice over splatter guard and place over a skillet that is filled with water more than halfway.
Have rice in a mound then flattened to cook evenly. Use the same bowl you soaked the rice in and dome it.
Bring water to a boil then lower to a gentle boil. After 10 minutes flip rice over and cook for an additional 7-10 minutes or until rice is soft and sticky. If using more than 1 cup of rice, you will need a longer cooking time.
Recipe Notes
Sticky Rice needs to be kept warm, otherwise, it will dry out.
Options: Wrap in Plastic wrap, place in a container with a lid, or use a traditional sticky rice holder.
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