Throughout Asia, sticky rice (glutinous rice, sweet rice) is used in dumplings, desserts and more. Here is a collection of sticky rice recipes.
1. Pearl Balls
Rhonda Parkinson
What makes this appetizer stand out are the grains of glutinous rice (also called sweet or sticky rice), which turn a pearly color when cooked. Note: While the preparation and cooking time for the Pearl Balls is under an hour, be sure to allow several hours for soaking the glutinous rice. The easiest method is simply to soak it overnight.
2. Lotus Leaf Wraps (Lo Mai Gai)
This popular dim sum dish is made by steaming lotus leaves filled with sticky rice, chinese sausages, and other vegetables.3. Peanut Sticky Rice
Peanuts are simmered with sweet sticky rice and coconut milk in this Vietnamese recipe from cookbook author Diana my-tran, reprinted with permission from The Vietnamese Cookbook.4. Zongzi Dumplings
Rhonda Parkinson
Zongzi is the festive food traditionally served during Dragon Boat Festival celebrations. Here is a basic recipe. This recipe was submitted by guest writer Ronghe Yu.
