Laotian Sticky Rice (Khao Niew)

Step 1

Put the rice in a bowl and cover with water, let it soak overnight

Step 2

Drain the rice and rinse with cold water a couple times

Step 3

Put water in the pot and bring to a boil

Step 4

Place the rice in the bamboo basket and set it on top of the pot making sure the basket is not in the water.

Step 5

Cook for 15 minutes and then holding the sides of the basket flip the rice over like you would flip an omelette. In one swift movement.

Step 6

Cook for an additional 5 minutes

Step 7

put the rice in individual bamboo baskets or in a bowl and serve hot.

Step 8

The rice will be sticky and tender. Use a wooden spoon to serve.

Step 9

Enjoy!

Step 10

Note: if you are using a steamer basket instead of the specially made bamboo basket, do the same thing except place the rice in some cheesecloth, so you can flip it over.