Thai glutinous rice steamed until chewy. Eaten with hands, pairs with grilled meats.
Look for bags labeled 'glutinous rice,' 'sweet rice,' or 'sticky rice' at Asian groceries. Thai brands show Thai script on the bag. Cost is $3-5 for a large bag that lasts months. This is NOT sushi rice and NOT jasmine rice. Different grain entirely.
Keep covered after cooking. Stays soft for hours in a sealed container or wrapped in towel. Traditional Isaan/Lao steamers are conical bamboo baskets (huad). Any steamer works.
Ingredients
- Thai glutinous rice (look for 'sticky rice,' 'sweet rice,' or 'glutinous rice' at Asian grocery)
Ingredients
- Thai glutinous rice (look for 'sticky rice,' 'sweet rice,' or 'glutinous rice' at Asian grocery)
Instructions
Tomorrow's Meal
Crispy Sticky Rice Cakes with Thai Dipping Sauce
Cold sticky rice pressed into patties, pan-fried until golden and crispy outside while staying creamy within, served with sweet chili or tamarind dipping sauce
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Quick overview:
- 1.Pack cold sticky rice firmly into 2-inch thick patties or cakes using wet hands
- 2.Heat 1/4 inch oil in skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering
- 3.Fry rice cakes 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy exterior forms
- 4.Transfer to rack to maintain crispness
- 5.Serve hot with sweet chili sauce, tamarind paste, or both for dipping
- 6.Garnish with fresh cilantro and lime wedges if desired
Before you cook
Cook notes
- • Look for bags labeled 'glutinous rice,' 'sweet rice,' or 'sticky rice' at Asian groceries. Thai brands show Thai script on the bag. Cost is $3-5 for a large bag that lasts months.
- • This is NOT sushi rice and NOT jasmine rice. Different grain entirely.
- • Traditional Isaan/Lao steamers are conical bamboo baskets (huad). Any steamer works.
- • Eaten with hands-pinch off a ball, use it to scoop up larb, som tum, grilled meats.
- • Keep covered after cooking. Stays soft for hours in a sealed container or wrapped in towel.
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