Sticky Rice Recipe

Glutinous rice, also known as sticky rice, is a staple food in Thailand and many parts of Asia. If you’ve enjoyed this kind of sticky recipe before, then you’ve probably wondered how to make sticky rice at home.

Thai sticky rice like this is very easy to make at home. You need to first know what sticky rice brands to consider, as sticky rice is not the same as many of the other types of long or short grain rice products you see in the store. Sticky rice is very low in amylose content and very high in amylopectin, which is what makes the rice “sticky.”

Some of our favorite brands include Sanpatong’s sweet rice and Nishiki’s Medium Grain Rice. You can use either brand to create delicious dessert recipes like Thai mango sticky rice.

If you’re looking to just learn how to make the sticky rice component for numerous Thai dishes, you are at the perfect destination. The key with any sticky rice recipe is to make sure you allow the rice enough time to soak in water. The longer it soaks in water, the more authentic the texture and flavor will be.

You can also make this sticky rice in a rice cooker with much success. Just remember to leave ample time to soak your rice in water before you actually turn the rice cooker on and cook the sticky rice.