Basic Sticky Rice

Directions

1. 1
   Put rice in a bowl and rinse several times in cold water until water is clear, not milky, then drain.
2. 2
   Cover rice with cold water and let soak for at least 2 hours or up to 24 hours.
3. 3
   Drain rice using a fine-meshed sieve or colander (line with cheesecloth if colander holes are too large).
4. 4
   Place rice over a pot of rapidly simmering water (dont allow water to touch sieve) and steam, covered, for 15 minutes.
5. 5
   Remove lid and flip rice over.
6. 6
   Continue steaming, covered, for 10 minutes, until rice is translucent and glossy.
7. 7
   Taste to make sure rice is completely cooked; it may take up to 10 minutes more.
8. 8
   Turn off heat.
9. 9
   Fluff rice with a wooden spoon, then cover and let rest for 5 minutes.