Tips for cooking delicious sticky rice
Sticky rice and steamed rice often encounter common problems such as uneven texture, dry top layer, and burnt bottom. The reason is that the heat is not evenly distributed, and the method of creating a certain level of “breathability” for the glutinous rice is not known. Therefore, before cooking sticky rice, it is necessary to use your hand to scoop each handful of glutinous rice into the pot instead of pouring the whole bowl into it. This method helps to evenly distribute the grains of rice, preventing them from sticking together and causing a “suffocating” feeling. The air is circulated evenly throughout the pot, creating steam that permeates the entire steamer.
You can also mound the sticky rice in the middle of the steamer and leave it open around the edges; or you can evenly spread it over the surface of the steamer and use chopsticks to poke 3-4 large holes to allow air circulation.
Cooking time for sticky rice
Around 30-40 minutes for sticky rice to cook
Depending on the type of rice, it is recommended to cook for 30-40 minutes. Every 10 minutes, open the lid to wipe off the moisture on the lid and stir the rice to cook it evenly, and to remove excess water. You can also do a manual test by picking up a grain of rice and if it is soft and sticky, then the sticky rice is cooked.
Two-stage cooking for sticky rice
When the sticky rice is partially cooked, transfer it to a large plate, spread it evenly, and let it cool under a fan. Then, put the sticky rice back into the steamer for a second round of steaming. This method ensures that even if the rice is left for a while, it will still be soft and sticky, only lacking the “resilient” texture.
How to make the rice grains shiny?
Drizzle a little chicken fat over the sticky rice to make it soft and shiny
Here’s how: Drizzle a little chicken fat over the sticky rice and mix well before removing it from the steamer. The sticky rice will have a shiny and glossy texture, and it will already look soft and delicious just by looking at it.
How to choose fragrant and delicious glutinous rice for making sticky rice
You should choose glutinous rice with a milky white color, even grains, and a shiny appearance. When you smell it, you should be able to detect a light fragrance of freshly harvested glutinous rice.
You can choose the type of glutinous rice called “caihua” to make sticky rice, as this type has a high elasticity and imparts a distinctive aroma when cooked into sticky rice.
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