Glutinous (Sticky) Rice

Sticky rice doesn’t cook well in a rice cooker. This is the one time I do need to pull out my steamer.

1. Cover the rinsed glutinous rice with 5cm of cold water and leave to soak overnight, or for at least 3 hours.
2. Drain the rice and pour into a cheesecloth-lined steamer basket, or even a fine-meshed strainer. Place over boiling water in a wok or large pot. Cover and let steam for 20 minutes. Stir to bring the rice at the bottom to the top, then continue steaming for another 5 minutes.
3. Remove the lid and fluff up with chopsticks. Cover again and let sit for another 5 minutes, or until you are ready to serve, as the rice will dry out if exposed to the air as it cools.