Grain
Sticky rice
ข้าวเหนียว
Also called glutinous rice, sweet rice, khao niao
What it is
Short opaque grains that steam into a chewy cake. Not the same as jasmine.
Origin
Mainland Southeast Asia and East Asia.
Flavour
Sweet, milky rice.
How to use it
Soak 4 hours or overnight, then steam. Boiling it in a lot of water makes porridge.
Storage
Dry pantry.
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What is Sticky rice?
Short opaque grains that steam into a chewy cake. Not the same as jasmine.
How do I use Sticky rice?
Soak 4 hours or overnight, then steam. Boiling it in a lot of water makes porridge.
How do I store Sticky rice?
Dry pantry.
What does it taste like?
Sweet, milky rice.
Nutrition
Per 100g · estimate · USDA FoodData Central averages and equivalent published tables. Values are typical, not lab tests of your shopping bag.
Recipes using it
Moo ping
หมูปิ้ง
Street grilled pork skewers, coconut-sweet and a little smoky, eaten with sticky rice.
2 hr 32 minEasyNo chilli
Mango sticky rice
ข้าวเหนียวมะม่วง
Ripe mango, steamed sticky rice, salted coconut cream — a dessert that is only good when the fruit is.
4 hr 50 minEasyNo chilli
Larb
ลาบ
Isaan minced-meat salad — lime, fish sauce, toasted rice powder, herbs. Heat that wants sticky rice.
25 minEasy🌶️🌶️🌶️