Description

Unlike regular rice, glutinous rice has a higher starch content, resulting in a sticky and cohesive texture when cooked.

This distinctive characteristic makes it a popular ingredient in a range of traditional dishes, desserts, and beverages.

If you haven’t had glutinous rice before, think of it as a sweeter and chewier version of regular rice.

It’s important to note that this rice does not contain any gluten. It’s called glutinous rice because of its sticky, glue-like texture.

Tips on cooking:

• Soak the glutinous rice before cooking to reduce the active cooking time you’re standing in front of a stove.
• If you are using bamboo steamers, presoak and preheat the steamers to get more moisture and accurate heating during cooking.
• Try not to open the lid before it finishes cooking to not lose out on the steam and heat inside the steamer. Although if it’s your first time and you’re trying to get the timing down first, it’s fine. You won’t mess up the cooking process, only extend the cook time, by opening the lid.