1. Home
  2. Food & Drink
  3. Thai Food

How to Make Sticky Rice

By , About.com Guide

1 of 7

Measure Your Sticky Rice.

Sticky Rice Step 1

Thai Sticky Rice is Also Known as "Sweet Rice" (or "Glutinous Rice")

D.Schmidt
To make sticky rice in a rice cooker, see: Easy Sticky Rice.

Sticky rice (also known as "sweet rice" or "glutinous rice") can be purchased at Asian food stores. In Thailand, sticky rice is always steamed. Although not strictly authentic, I've found that boiled sticky rice can also turn out extremely delicious.

First, measure out 2 cups of the sticky (sweet) rice and place it in the pot.

Explore Thai Food

About.com Special Features

Holiday Central

What to eat, where to go, fun things to do and how to save money on the perfect gifts. More >

Conquering High Cholesterol

Learn how you can reduce your your numbers with these nutrition and exercise tips. More >

  1. Home
  2. Food & Drink
  3. Thai Food
  4. Thai Recipes, Step-by-Step!
  5. Sticky Rice Recipe - Sticky Rice Recipe

©2009 About.com, a part of The New York Times Company.

All rights reserved.