Try these easy and authentic Sticky Rice Recipes! From mango rice to savory rice with Chinese sausage, we've got something for everyone.
What is Sticky Rice?
Sticky rice, also called sweet rice or glutinous rice, comes in both long-grain and short-grain varieties, and they both become sticky when you cook them.
Because the grains are super sticky, glutinous rice is typically molded and used in recipes like stuffings, dumplings, and cakes.
How to prepare it?
To use glutinous rice in recipes, it must be pre-cooked differently than regular rice. Here's how:
- Place glutinous rice in a container, cover it with water, and soak for 6-24 hours.
- Drain water, and put soaked rice in a cheesecloth-lined steamer.
- Cook sticky rice for 30-45 minutes until it's soft and ready to use.
This Sticky Rice with Chinese Sausage is an easy way to enjoy dim sum at home!
It features a savory combination of Chinese sausage, mushrooms, and dried shrimp that packs a ton of umami.
You can serve it as is or pair it with sautéed veggies!
This roasted chicken recipe features flavorful ingredients like garlic, shallots, scallions, and five-spice powder.
Each chicken thigh is roasted on an aromatic sticky rice mixture, absorbing all the chicken juices!
Serve with vegetables of your choice, such as stir-fried bok choy or broccoli!
Ci Ba is a classic Sichuan-style snack featuring glutinous rice cakes with brown sugar syrup.
Rice is cooked, then frozen into cubes and deep-fried until golden brown. The best part is the crispy outer shell, which is aromatic and slightly sweet.
Serve in the morning with a cup of tea or coffee!
This recipe has perfectly tender ribs paired with flavorful sweet rice. It takes about an hour to make!
The cooked pork ribs combine with light soy sauce, oyster sauce, and sesame oil to make a delicious sauce.
This dish pairs well with stir-fried greens and soups!
This rice dish is made easily using the Instant Pot. You don't need to soak the rice beforehand, and it turns out perfectly!
The sweet Chinese sausage becomes tender, a great combo with the crunchy water chestnuts.
Serve it with greens, or have it as a quick and tasty one-pot dinner!
Mango sticky rice is a popular Thai dessert that can easily be made at home!
It features glutinous rice served with a creamy coconut sauce and ripe mango slices.
You can serve it for breakfast as one of our favorite recipes with sticky rice.
Lo Mai Gai is a classic Cantonese dim sum dish.
It's made by wrapping glutinous rice in lotus leaves along with tender chicken, shiitake mushrooms, and an umami-packed sauce.
The rice soaks up all those tasty juices, creating a delicious and flavorful bite!
Zongzi is a traditional Chinese dish. It's typically eaten during the Dragon Boat Festival, which falls in late May or early June.
It features glutinous rice mixed with pork belly, mung beans, peanuts, dried shrimp, Chinese sausage, salted egg yolk, and dried shiitake mushrooms.
The pork belly fat melts away and makes the rice delicate and rich.
Jiu niang is a type of fermented rice made with glutinous rice and Chinese wine yeast balls!
It has a porridge-like consistency, sweet flavor, and subtle alcohol aroma.
It's commonly used in Chinese desserts and savory dishes.
Fan Tuan is a Chinese breakfast dish from the Jiangnan region of China!
It has glutinous rice, crispy doughnut sticks, meat floss, and preserved vegetables.
The best part is when you bite into it and experience the mix of soft rice, crunchy doughnut sticks, and tasty meat floss!
Did you enjoy these Sticky Rice Recipes? Be sure to check out the other delicious recipes on this blog by checking out our Recipe Index.
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