Aromatic Sticky Rice Recipe

Ingredients for Aromatic Sticky Rice

• Jasmine Rice
• 1 ½ cups water
• 1 stalk lemongrass (bruised)
• Red Chile
• Fresh Gingerroot
• Garlic

How to Make Aromatic Sticky Rice

1. Rinse 1 cup of glutinous rice under cold water until the water runs clear. This removes excess starch.
2. In a medium saucepan, combine the rinsed rice, 1 ½ cups of water, 1 stalk lemongrass (bruised), 1 pandan leaf (torn into pieces), and ½ teaspoon salt.
3. Let the mixture stand for 5 minutes to allow the rice to absorb the flavors and water.
4. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, uncovered.
5. Once boiling, reduce the heat to the lowest setting, cover the pan tightly, and simmer for 10-12 minutes, or until all the water is absorbed and the rice is cooked through. Do not lift the lid during cooking.
6. Remove from heat and let the rice steam, covered, for 5 minutes.
7. Remove the lemongrass and pandan leaf. Fluff the rice gently with a fork.
8. Serve immediately while hot. Enjoy!