How to Make Sticky Rice with Jasmine Rice

Rinse The Rice
Sicky Rice! Look how sticky!

I’ve spent a lot of time searching for the perfect jasmine sticky rice recipe, but my search always left me feeling frustrated and confused. There are so many different methods out there to choose from, and after trying several of those methods with no success, I was ready to give up. 

I was still able to make delicious jasmine rice, so I decided to settle for that, even though it wasn’t sticky. 

One day, I was low on clean dishes and was forced to cook rice in a smaller pot than usual. That was the day I discovered how to make sticky jasmine rice, and I wasn’t even trying!

The pot size to rice ratio is the key to unlocking the perfect sticky jasmine rice.

***True sticky rice, like the kind found in restaurants, isn’t usually made with jasmine rice. It is made with a different type of rice as seen in this other post. However, I wanted to make this post about jasmine rice sticky, because jasmine rice has such a delicious and unique flavor!

Enjoy!


Ingredients

  • 1 cup organic jasmine rice
  • 2 cups clean water (or chicken broth for more flavor)
  • 1/2 tablespoon organic, unsalted butter

Utensils

  • Fine mesh strainer
  • Measuring cup
  • Small stainless steel pot with lid
  • Spoon or fork

How to Make Sticky Rice with Jasmine Rice

 

* As I said in the introduction, the key to making the perfect sticky rice with jasmine rice is to use a small pot!

 

  1. Measure 1 cup of jasmine rice and pour it into the strainer.
  2. Rinse the rice well, until the water from it runs clear. (You can also cook the rice without rinsing it to make it extra sticky, but I like to rinse mine.)
  3. Put the rice in a small pot. The rice should only fill half of the pot because it will double in size!
  4. Measure 2 cups of water and pour it into the pot with the rice. (You can use chicken broth instead of water for more flavor if you like!)
  5. Put 1/2 a tablespoon of unsalted butter in the pot with the rice and water.
  6. Put the lid on the pot and set the temperature to high.
  7. When the water starts to boil, reduce heat to medium-low. (You may have to temporarily tilt the lid to release some of the steam if the water is about to boil over the sides.)
  8. Simmer with the lid on for about 5 minutes on medium-low heat, or until the water is absorbed.
  9. Scoop a small amount of rice out with a fork or spoon. Let it cool and eat it to determine if it is ready. If the rice is still hard, keep cooking it. If it needs more water, add about half a cup more of water. Put the lid back on and cook for a couple more minutes.
  10. When the rice is soft, it is done! Do not overcook!
  11. Remove the rice from the heat and tilt the lid to release some steam. Let it sit like this for about 10 minutes.
  12. Stir and fluff up the rice with a fork. 
  13. Enjoy your sticky rice with your favorite Asian dish!
Rinse The Rice. (Optional. You can choose to skip the rinsing of the rice to make it extra sticky.)
Rinse the rice until the water runs clear. (Optional. You can cook the rice without rinsing it to make it extra sticky.)
How To Make Jasmine Rice With Sticky Rice
The key to stove-top sticky rice is to use a small pan-per-rice ratio! The rice will double in size when cooked, so only fill the pot half-full.
Butter In Rice
Add butter to the rice and water.
How To Make Sticky Rice With Jasmine Rice
Cook the rice on high heat until the water boils, then reduce the heat to medium-low. Simmer for about 5 minutes. See the full instructions above.
How To Make Sticky Rice With Jasmine Rice
When finished, let the rice sit with the lid off for about 10 minutes.
Rinse The Rice
Sicky Rice! Look how sticky!

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There are many ways to make sticky rice. This is the way that has worked best for me, so I’m glad I was able to share it with you.

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