Authentic Thai Black Sticky Rice

Step 1

Measure the rice into separate bowls. Run your fingers through each of the rice to remove any big impurities.

Step 2

Rinse both bowls a few times until the water runs clear. Mix both rice together and cover with at least a few inches of water. Allow the rice to soak for four or more hours or overnight (don't rush this process). The black grains will absorb the water while it is soaking and grow in size.

Step 3

Add water to the aluminum pot for steaming so that when the basket is placed on top of the pot, it does not touch the water.

Step 4

Roughly drain as much water as you can from the rice.

Step 5

Spread the cheesecloth inside the bamboo basket to protect the basket, and drain the rice using the basket.

Step 6

Let the rice drain in the bamboo baskets for a few minutes. Transfer the basket to the top of the aluminum pot. Cover with a lid.

Step 7

Let it steam for a full 30 minutes.

Step 8

Take the basket off of the aluminum pot. Carefully remove the lid from the bamboo basket. With both hands, use a flicking motion to turn and flip the rice over in the basket. Place back on the aluminum pot.

Step 9

Continue steaming for another 15 minutes.

Step 10

Turn off the heat and remove the bamboo basket from the pot.

Step 11

Use a rice spatula to loosen up the rice.

Step 12

Garnish with sesame seeds and sweetened coconut flakes.

Step 13

Serve warm.