Sweet Sticky Rice Recipe
Make Sweet Sticky Rice Recipe in just 1h 10m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Optional Toppings
Method
Preparation
- 1
Rinse the Rice
Place the sweet rice in a fine mesh strainer or bowl and rinse under cold water until the water runs clear. This removes excess starch.
- 2
Soak the Rice
Transfer the rinsed rice to a bowl and cover it with water. Allow it to soak for at least 4 hours, or ideally overnight.
Cooking
- 3
Steam the Rice
Drain the soaked rice and place it in a steamer lined with cheesecloth or banana leaves. Steam over boiling water for about 30-40 minutes until tender.
- 4
Prepare Coconut Sauce
While the rice is steaming, combine the coconut milk, sugar, and salt in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir until the sugar dissolves and the mixture is warm but do not let it boil.
- 5
Combine Rice and Sauce
Once the rice is done steaming, transfer it to a large bowl. Pour half of the coconut sauce over the hot rice and mix gently. Let it sit for 10-15 minutes to absorb the flavors.
- 6
Serve
Spoon the sweet sticky rice onto serving plates. Drizzle with the remaining coconut sauce and garnish with sesame seeds, mango slices, and grated coconut if desired.