basics

Sticky Rice

• servings: 3

Ingredients

• 2 cups sticky rice

Cookware

• strainer
• bamboo steamer basket
• pot

Method

1. Soak sticky rice in room temperature water overnight or for at least 2 hours.
2. Drain and rinse 2-3 times using a strainer. Place the rice in a cheesecloth then into a bamboo steamer basket. Set the basket over a pot containing about 2 cups of water — the basket should not touch the water.
3. Cover with a lid and steam for minutes until the rice is slightly soft and translucent.