{"id":"28ea431e-ce2b-40a6-8392-101da86db73c","url":"https://recipestripper.com/recipes/28ea431e-ce2b-40a6-8392-101da86db73c","source_url":"https://thewoksoflife.com/how-to-make-sticky-rice/","title":"How to Make Sticky Rice (Foolproof Method!)","description":"Foolproof instructions to make sticky rice without a rice cooker or special equipment. Our method makes perfect sticky rice every time!","servings":4,"servings_text":"4","cook_time":"PT45M","total_time":"PT45M","image_url":"https://thewoksoflife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/how-to-make-sticky-rice-7.jpg","ingredients":[{"text":"2 cups sweet rice/sticky rice/glutinous rice","item":"sweet rice/sticky rice/glutinous rice","quantity":2,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"Water","item":"Water"}],"instructions":[{"number":1,"text":"Add the sticky rice to a mixing bowl or other deep container. Fill it with water so that the water level is at least 3 inches above the rice, as the rice will expand when soaking."},{"number":2,"text":"Soak for 6 to 24 hours. Soak it longer if you want your sticky rice to have a softer texture."},{"number":3,"text":"Drain the water (no need to shake off the excess water), and evenly arrange the soaked sticky rice on a heat-proof, rimmed plate or bamboo steamer lined with natural steamer liners or parchment paper."},{"number":4,"text":"Cover and steam for 30-45 minutes. When making larger batch of rice, steam in two batches or steam longer. You can check the rice and increase the steaming time if need be."},{"number":5,"text":"Keep the sticky rice in the steamer or covered to prevent drying out until you serve it or use it in a recipe."}],"date_published":"2026-10-29T23:58:37.107704+00:00","date_modified":"2026-10-29T23:58:37.107704+00:00"}