I Found the BEST Way to Cook Sticky Rice

[@artistlovepeace]

Pailin is still the best teacher on KZbin and probably the entire internet. She's truthful, honest and legitimate. This is all true.

[@vygalnix7769]

I concur.

[@chrisjuricichxl5]

she is probably the easiest cooking personality out there for Thai cuisine. Plus she's very pretty.

[@marcr4566]

After years of doing the over night soak,I tried your method this eveing with your so sap li waterfall beef salad recipe, along with some Jeow Som. Holy snikes!! What a difference in texture, how less quickly the rice dried out, and the complete ease of use of your method. This will probably be my new way for sticky rice going forward. Thank You!!!!

[@AmyXiong]

I saw this video a couple of months ago and been wanting to try this technique. My mother had taught me to do the soak overnight and steamed the next day so I've always done it this way since I was a teenager. Now, I'm a mother myself and to save me time I had settle with electric rice cooker for sticky rice. OMG, this is a game changer for me. Not only did it save me time, the outcome of how perfect the rice cooked was mind blowing 🤯🤯🤯!!! I can't even express how crazy this is😱😱😱. Thank you for sharing, absolutely a game changer for me. 🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩 I give a five star for this technique right here.

[@BA-rp4dn]

I cook it in the rice cooker wt a little bit more liquid than regular rice in which I prefer coconut milk wt a bit salt to taste, I set it & forget it, & I use an inexpensive rice cooker & it never fails. No soaking at all. Simply delicious all the time.

[@marivicmanaligod5540]

Same here🙋

[@polosandoval]

My first time cooking sticky rice ever was using this method and the traditional bamboo steaming basket. Came out perfect! I also use this method when I am craving coconut mango sticky rice as well without the wait. Thank you Pai for your wonderful recipes. I started cooking Thai food for my mate and family and they love it and now along with Mexican food is a part of my dinner rotation. Sawaddee Krub!

[@chrisjuricichxl5]

yah, I've got TWO of the 'huads' they use. My first attempt I didn't soak the rice overnight (bad) and another time I burned the huad (long story) but now--other than my wife STILL preferring jasmine rice... bah.

[@deantaylor6085]

Hi Palin I have been cooking mine in the strainer over a pot and lid on the top. Flips easy. Just remember not to leave rice in the strainer once cooked, to avoid clogging strainer

[@maiherojj]

Thanks for sharing the video. We all have different methods to making sticky rice. My late mother showed me the method you shared a few years back. This is how she would cook when she didn't soak the rice the night before. As for me, I think the best method is always the soaking and then sprinkling water on the rice when it is still in the steamer if I like it softer.

[@aztecahernandez6539]

I’m a Mexican and my old Laos Friend tought me to cook sticky rice decades ago. Love this Rice. We used to eat it with sun dryed deer meet we used to hunt. And we eat it as a taco, get the rice put it in your hand press it lije a tortilla and put some meat in the center and eat it like a taco. Copchalalai.

[@MalReaver]

Thank you for this video! I never think far enough ahead to get my rice soaking in time using the traditional method. This is a life saver 😀

[@raqueleherrera7176]

Dear Pai - you're just a genius! I'm cooking this now even though I don't have the Thailand sticky rice but I have the Japanese sweet rice. Thank you so much ! I'm sure it'll turn out great because your instructions are the best.

[@cindylum3553]

I’ve done it all, cone steamer, bamboo steamer, microwave, rice cooker. Thanks for sharing your new method. I will be trying it!

[@leongoiching1999]

Enjoyed your sharing of this new way of soaking glutinous rice. I’ve often used the cold soak method (half an hour), and then cooked it using microwave oven. Precision is also needed for microwaving method too.

[@charliely3612]

My mom been doing this for a long time! Thanks for showing!

[@Moonbmr72]

I just made sticky rice for the first time and it came out perfect using your method! 😊

[@sprague49]

I steam sticky rice in a metal perforated basket lined with one of those giant paper coffee filters used in commercial urns. They're available in restaurant supply stores. I also spray the filter with Pam before adding soaked rice so it doesn't stick. The texture and chew of sticky rice is so addictive.

[@titikbeeler9784]

It is a big game changer dear Pailin. Thank you so much. Never look back again

[@jamiemcdonald1154]

This is an absolute game-changer. Thank you, Pailin!

[@vdstratton]

Going to try this…Love Sticky Rice and Thai food!! Was introduced to it about 2 years ago when my granddaughters husbands’s mother and grandma are from Thailand. They fed us so much food when we visited and it was sooo good.

[@bemrivers9238]

This method actually works. Was skeptical at first but tried it. Such a game changer. Won't be soaking rice overnight any time soon.

[@cjinasia9266]

We put it in the rice cooker and have it soak overnight then auto-start. It works fine. We serve it with everything, including American pulled pork bbq. Have you made Nahm Pik Ong yet? Easy for western cooks to conceptualize, Pork Bolognaise with Shrimp paste and extra chilis.

[@finit6158]

I just made sticky rice for the first time using this method. Thank you pailinn. I even followed ur mango sticky rice video too. Instead I used durian cause I had leftover durian and wasn't feeling it just raw

[@xibfwblee8405]

Thank you for this. I've been telling people about soaking rice this way for years. If you steam rice enough you develop that sense and feel for when the rice is ready to be steamed. No need to wait on timing. I prefer to pick a rice seed out of the soak and press it. It should crumble with little effort. If you feel any resistance or hear it snap, it's not ready to be steamed.

[@MissingRaptor]

Thank you for answering the question of what I am having for dinner today 😊 I love the way that steamed sticky rice comes out but I don't have enough time to do a long soak 🍚

[@Lee-up4bz]

I've never thought to soak it in hot water first. I've always steamed it straight and then half ways I pour hot water over and then steam it again. Basically same method I would cook regularly steamed rice.

[@janettclark9531]

thank you I added ginger for taste bite...rice is perfect!

[@VYZD846]

OMG, I’ve been using this exact same method for quite a few times recently after I decided the cold soak Sticky Rice was always too hard for my liking and ends up being hard the next day when I reheat it 😂 The sticky rice made using this method does stay soft even after putting it in the fridge, and reheats beautifully 😃 I always spontaneously decide to cook sticky rice 1 hour before I eat, so I never have enough time to soak them; that was until I came up with this same method after remembering the tips and tricks you gave for shortcut / soft sticky rice (by soaking it in hot water for 15 minutes) that you shared in the “7 ways to cook Sticky Rice” video 😅

[@vickkiwilson8381]

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[@TheD510addict]

If I could find a hack to get the rice to resemble freshly cut and hulled rice that would be great. Nothing compares to rice that was cut 2 weeks prior to eating it. The texture, especially with sticky rice is completely different, when it is so fresh.

[@Apollo440]

02:20 "Hey Siri: Set timer for 20 minutes". Siri: All your contacts have been deleted.

[@ledadunlop7467]

Lol

[@farhorizons3901]

Thanks for the new method! Another reason to wash rice before cooking is that they have found small quantities of plastic particles in rice, apparently from handling and during the polishing process. The quantities are quite small, but good to reduce it if possible.

[@PM-oe5mk]

I totally agree that no starch goes better with Asian grilled/bbq meats than sticky rice...even better when you add papaya salad to the mix. Thanks for this method of cooking sticky rice. I'm going to give it a try and test it for bigger servings for when I have guests over. Currently, I'm using the pressure cooker to steam my sticky rice and it works great and only takes about 43 minutes WITHOUT any soaking...the downside is that I can only cook a max of 3 cups (uncooked) of sticky rice due to the bowl size restriction in my pressure cooker, but 3 cups is fine for my family of 4.

[@robertbraun5446]

I truly enjoyed the detailed process, designations between different techniques and an opinion!!! Well, done on point keep up the great work. I always go OG. 👍🏼✌🏼🙏🏼

[@urtypicalguy]

So MANY 🤯🤯🤯 moments throughout, bc of all of your amazing tips! Thanks so much!! Will be doing this TONIGHT!

[@taylorpham3996]

I tried the microwave method and it work!!! You should do a video on that!

[@MadeleineHenderson]

Omg that's so exciting I absolutely LOVE sticky rice and doing it this way means spur of the moment rice is now possible! THANK YOU

[@jemmashome]

Sticky rice is amazing!!! Goes so well with asian dishes! 👍🏻 thanks for sharing!

[@hmgcrawler]

I tried this method and I like it best. It came out good i personally think it is better this way then the long over night soaking. Another way I was cooking was raise the rice a few time and then steam it for 15min then run hot water through it and let is sit for 5min then restart it.

[@carolatchley3797]

Thank you soooo much. I finally cooked sticky rice for the first time and it came out wonderful.

[@Fiache87]

Wow, you’re a genius Pailin. Can’t wait to try this. I only have a metal tin bowl to steam in, do you know if this works? And YES, I agree…sticky rice is lifechanging😅

[@cbryce9243]

How do you feel after taking AG1 for several months, does it give you more energy? I don't eat rice often but sticky rice has always been my fave. That's a fun basket you make you rice in! Next time I go to the market, I will look for it. I might be doing it wrong, but I cook my rice as my mother did. Rinse it well, 1 cup rice to 2 cups water, bring to a boil, lower the heat, put on a lid and let it cook for 20 minutes. Take off the heat and let it set with the lid on for another 15 minutes. Me thinks I am set in my ways. But it's nice to know there are options. Thank you!

[@shellg_]

I was so excited to see this video because I purchased the bamboo cone and pot just like yours many years ago but didn't know how to use it. Thank you for showing me! My question is, how do you clean the bamboo cone? I had mine in a large plastic bag at one point but it has just been sitting out with my stored cooking equipment, I am embarrassed to say.

[@seasonedreactions]

I tried it last night. Worked perfect. Thanks.

[@rutumoku]

You are the best teacher I ever have seen 👍😊 Thank you 🙏

[@angnbama]

Love all your tips, recipes, stories and so much more! My rice came out fantastic!! Also wanted to say - Thank you for sharing info on AG1 - I did some research - bought it - rec'd yesterday and it is really great! Smooth not gritty, not leafy tasting! So glad you shared! Looking forward to viewing all your videos and trying your recipes. Thanks again, Angie in Alabama

[@Anabellaaa5]

Hi. New fan here. Just wondering yesterday for how to make sticky rice n voila ! You appear.❤ Thanks! Awesome classes👍 Loving your channel now.😊 Happy New year.

[@jasonl1184]

I didn’t watch your previous video and idk if you had a microwave method but here’s how I do a single serving of rice. Rinse, hot soak for 11 minutes, microwave covered 3 mins, break it up and flip then microwave for another 3 mins (splash some water and microwave covered if it looks kinda dry, or microwave covered if it looks “just right”, or microwave uncovered if it looks hydrated)

[@kertbob734]

I just found your KZbin channel. I love your videos. Keep up the good work!

[@toshiyukisuzuki7610]

What a useful tip!!! Thank you very much 😊

[@pandyra55]

This reminds me of the par-boil/steam method traditionally used in China and the Carolinas. I think it may be possible to skip any kind of soak if the rice is boiled for a full minute before steaming. I’ll give it a try and report back if it turns out.

[@gabbyfoo2]

Thank you Pailin for your incredible cooking skill...Wishing you and family a terrific healthy,wealthy and blissful 2023 year of the Rabbit. Om Mani Padme Hum.

[@kuronekosan2830]

can i cook any other sticky rice in huad or it has to be thai sticky rice only?

[@AdamHotThaiKitchen]

Hi! I believe any sticky rice would work with some modification, but if you’d like to ask her that one directly rather that put it out to the community (as she doesn't see the comments on here once the post is more than a week old, as per her note above), you can check out all the options to get hold of her at hot-thai-kitchen.com/contact . Cheers!

[@lofiben]

I love sticky rice, it is my favorite type of rice because it goes well with my favorite types of Thai food. That being said, like you said, it's quite involved with planning and prep to enjoy sticky rice on the go but I found out my Zojirushi rice cooker does a VERY good job (thanks to your 7 different method video), so I no longer use any other method and it saves me from having to wash any other dishes except the rice cooker pot. The rice is sticky and soft and the grains are very separated. I love my Zojirushi! lol

[@HRHDMKYT]

The 3cup Zojirushi cooker (CAD$162 today) I would consider has only the following rice menu options (1) White Rice/Mixed. (2) Quick. (3) Sushi. (4) Brown. (5) Gaba Brown. (6) Long Grain White. (7) Steel Cut Oats. Which one is the correct choice for sticky rice, do you know?

[@soungkhin5232]

Thank you so much 💐💐💐💐💐💐 now I know better way of steaming sticky rice😊😊😊😊 thank you thank you.💕💕💕💕💕💕

[@toastrecon]

I think I’ll try this! Looks pretty simple.

[@huggledemon32]

Flipped in one go- AND got in camera!👍🏻🥰🤣

[@hexaet]

life changing! Thank you sooo much

[@gordonspicer]

Further to my earlier message yesterday I duly followed your instructions to day after my Huad & pot arrived. I have used two sorts of Thai imported Jasmin rice (one was supposed to be a superior brands). On the first try the rice after cooking about 30 min was rather solid , compacted and not eatable. With the superior Thai rice after again cooking for 30 min the result was chewey and not soft at all ! I am wondering what I maybe doing wrong ? Is it the quality of the Thai rice sold in France or should the small I cup quantity I used cook longer ? Regarding cooking Alumium pot on electric vitroceramic it seems fine and water boils normally. Most grateful for your help

[@AdamHotThaiKitchen]

Hi Gordan, Adam here - and hmmmm ... was one of them "sticky" or glutenous rice by any chance? Otherwise if you want to ask her that one directly rather that put it out to the community (as she doesn't see the comments on here once the post is more than a week old as per her note above), you can check out all the options to get hold of her at hot-thai-kitchen.com/contact . Cheers!

[@EkachaiMaskulrat]

Thank you so much for the wonderful idea! I have yet to tackled making sticky rice yet. It seems really easy enough. I will definitely try it out. :)

[@gordonspicer]

that's great ! I tracked down in France with difficulty & reasonable price Thai bambooo basket & pot and am looking forward to experimenting over the weekend. The pot, as you know, is made of alumium and they say it should only be used on gas. But I am taking the risk and will use on my electric plaque vitroceramic because it works fine on my old French alu coffee & other pots. I will report back. Enjoying your videos immensly!!

[@FEAR_IsTheMindKiller]

4:09 I love how you anthropomorphise your sticky rice.

[@simplyme3306]

We have Philips rice cooker with glutinous rice function, this reminds me to try it now that I know I don't have to presoak if I'm using that programmed function.

[@trinatang4022]

I love this! This is definitely a game changer. I appreciate you so much for sharing this hack. Thank you❤❤❤

[@khadijaihsainiten8073]

Thank you for sharing can we use stainless steamer❤

[@Maggie-Gardener-Maker]

Thank you so much for this variation, and I do use the traditional basket and pan to cook in thanks to you. This hot water method with the hollow center worked perfectly! I flipped it in one go too and was so surprised too! I have a question for you about a serving basket. I have been wondering if the serving baskets for sweet rice is something I should invest in. I don't remember you showing that in your videos but I could be wrong. I have been watching your channel for many years and I have your original cookbook.

[@annmoy8932]

This is definitely a game changer! Khob kun ka!

[@basby76]

It’s funny you did this, I tried it last year when at the last minute I decided I wanted to make sticky rice and did this method and it worked so well 😂 I made it to go with my Kor moo yang

[@Pallidus_Rider]

Rice is life 🙏 ☺️ 🙏

[@saronnpov2687]

This is a game changer ! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 Definitely going to try with other rice too that needs soaking. Thanks for sharing ! 🙏🏼

[@arilaine6113]

Somewhere in the middle. I let it soak in cold water for about... well, as long as I remember that I have to cook it ;) Then use rice cooker (VERY basic model), put a little bit more water than required, then it gets a bit softer but not mushy.

[@hoangng5474]

You are simply the best

[@seasonedreactions]

Do you have any videos on how to get the traditional bamboo cooking basket and sticky rice storage basket to not give the rice that bamboo basket taste? I've soaked it for hours and drained the water and did that on repeat cause that's what my mil told me I needed to do but it didnt work. it still gives the rice a strong bamboo taste. Thanks! New sub here! ❤

[@cadlac1533]

Tried to cook in microwave today, result wasn't good as I expected, gonna try again .Appreciate that. Hug from MN

[@ps4club]

Thank you so much for a quick way to cook the sticky rice. Can I use parchment paper instead of cloth to steam them? I used to cook in rice cooker (no pre-soak method). The rice did not turn out as I wanted....too wet. What is a ratio of the rice and water to cook in rice cooker?

[@AdamHotThaiKitchen]

Hi! No parchment paper won't work as the steam needs to go through, and there is no ratio for steaming (as long as it doesn't dry out). Cheers! Adam

[@annn8389]

This is genius! Thank you Palin!

[@phuongnguyen-ge6ms]

Thanks . Can and how you use this method to make sticky rice with mango as Thai desert

[@AdamHotThaiKitchen]

Hi! ...and it should work as the coconut syrup is added after the rice is cooked - hot-thai-kitchen.com/mango-sticky-rice/ Cheers! Adam

[@Jeff-zo3jf]

it works great! the sticky rice is soft even after 1-2 days.

[@LARKXHIN]

I've never seen the basket before 😯 how nifty.

[@worstgamerchillin]

This is AWSOME ! I have always soaked it for 24 hours. I will definetly try this !

[@siguc]

Question for you, sticky rice cooking pros: can I use a regular strainer, such as the one in this video @1:58, for steaming the rice? I don't want to store yet another tool in my kitchen. Also, I have a large diameter saute pan which came with a steamer insert. Were I to steam rice using that tool, I'd have a very thin layer of rice within that insert. Would that approach work?

[@PailinsKitchen]

Hi Adam here - and I think you're going to have to ask her that one directly as she doesn't see the comments on here once the post is more than a week old (as per her note above). You can check out options to get hold of her here hot-thai-kitchen.com/contact . Cheers!

[@RedEye3]

What is the setting for the stove to boil the water steamer pot?? High first then med, or low?? You never talk about this in traditional method.

[@cynthiahonorio9758]

1.28 hot soak method. Pailin recommends this.

[@catholicline1]

The easiest way is to cook the sticky rice like regular rice. After it boils in the pot, put off the fire and leave the rice soaking for 30 minutes,then put on a very low fire for 20 minutes. You're done with a very nice texture on the rice.

[@bobbysmith8095]

Just order myself the basket for steaming sticky rice. I bought some speical sticky rice for the new year and the rice cook isn;t working too well. I am excited to make more sticky rice. But for real, $200-$500 is totally worth it for an amazing rice cooker, best investment ever.

[@tracye1866]

Brilliant. I will try this soon!!

[@nmkiller3006]

What is that cloth you are using? My rice cooker has a steam option with a basket insert. I want to try that but need to know what kind of cloth to get.

[@PailinsKitchen]

Just a basic cotton muslin.

[@DoctorBoom.]

great guide. would this work even for a small amount of rice? for example half a cup or quarter of a cup of rice? (basically 1 serving) do I just add boiling water so it's 1/2-1 inch above the rice for that amount? or are there special adjustments that need to be made for a small portion?

[@leftnright95]

Thank youuuuu so muchhhhhh. Now I can enjoy sticky rice whenever I want. Not the day after due to the overnight soaking 😅😅

[@benzamg32m68]

What about a rice cooker to steam? Im trying it tonight with her prep. My father loves sticky rice but it always comes out so gummy 😢 Ugh just saw the last bit. Thanks for your help!

[@Mijerrr]

Hi! I was wondering if you had tips on the discrepancy between long grain sticky rice and short grain sticky rice with this method?

[@Luvshortvideo]

How do you maintenance the bamboo tray?

[@AdamHotThaiKitchen]

Hi! Just wash it with water and use a brush if you have one then let it dry. Don't need soap as long as you just cooked rice in it. Cheers! Adam

[@czeshirecat6278]

I usually use the muslin in a steamer method. But how do you clean the bamboo steamer, which is much prettier?

[@kittyrahayu]

Very informative Pailin 😍 thank you!

[@tavitlertritsumpun7160]

Hi Pai and Adam, This is very enlightening. Will try this method next time. Bet you enjoy the food in this episode Adam.

[@marijkeschellenbach2680]

Love this method because the sticky rice stays soft!!!! Thanks Pai!

[@lucky0n3]

Is Jasmine Rice typically used?

[@AdamHotThaiKitchen]

Hi Adam here and yes, though as long as the package says glutinous rice, aka "sweet rice" you're good to go :)

[@DooWops4U2]

Honestly I make my sticky rice in my National Rice cooker and give a presoak for an hour and have always had a perfect rice. But I do love your method as well. Thanks for video

[@xpyr]

I recently tried soaking my brown rice over night, and for the first time ever, it was not crunchy after I had cooked it. It was soft and perfectly cooked and the rice cooker I had was fairly basic, so no brown rice setting. It turned out great and it's how I will cook my brown rice from now on.

[@iamjayiam]

AWESOME! Thank you.

[@ChristIsRisen777]

Did it your way and it was a Major success! Mahalo! 😎🤙🏽

[@debras3806]

I don't understand why to wash away the starch? You say it will make it "gummy" at 1:45-- that sounds like a synonym for sticky and therefore good?!?

[@academicresearch2280]

Would that work for soaking black rice too?

[@PailinsKitchen]

I don't think so. Black rice prob needs more time