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    Home » Thai Recipes » Easy Thai Sticky Rice- Video

    Easy Thai Sticky Rice- Video

    Published Jun 27, 2019 · Modified Feb 24, 2021 by Renee · 1 Comment · This post may include affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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    Thai Sticky rice is a staple in Northern Thai cuisine and can now be enjoyed in your own home using common kitchen tools.

    Blue bowl filled with cooked Thai sticky rice and a gold spoon.

    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.

    Blue bowl filled with cooked Thai sticky rice and a gold spoon.

    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.

    Saute pan with splatter guard as the cover, and a mound of sticky rice on top.

    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:

    1. Skillet
    2. Splatter guard
    3. Bowl
    4. Thai Sweet or Glutinous Rice
    Soaking sticky rice in a metal bowl with water

    Steps to make Thai Sticky Rice

    • Rinse rice well in a bowl and drain until water runs clear. Usually 3 or 4 rinses is needed.
    • Soak 1 cup of Thai Sweet Rice or Glutinous Rice in a bowl with 2 cups of water for about 4 hours or overnight is preferred. The longer it soaks the faster it will cook.
    • 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.
    Saute pan with splatter guard as the cover, and a mound of sticky rice on top.
    • 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.
    Pan on the stove with a stainless bowl covering the rice.

    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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    Blue bowl filled with cooked Thai sticky rice and a gold spoon.

    Thai Sticky Rice

    Renee Fuentes
    Thai Sticky rice is a staple in Northern Thai cuisine and can now be enjoyed in your own home using common kitchen tools.
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    Prep Time 4 hrs
    Cook Time 20 mins
    Servings 4

    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
     

    • Rinse rice well in a bowl and drain until water runs clear. Usually 3 or 4 rinses is needed.
    • Soak 1 cup of Thai Sweet Rice or Glutinous Rice in a bowl with 2 cups of water for about 4 hours or overnight is preferred. The longer it soaks the faster it will cook.
    • 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.

    Notes

    Sticky Rice needs to be kept warm, otherwise, it will dry out. 
    Options: Wrap in Plastic wrap, place in a container with a tight fitting lid, or use a traditional sticky rice holder.

    Nutritional information is provided as an estimate only and depends on ingredients and amounts used. Thai Caliente makes no guarantees to the accuracy of this information.

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