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    Home » Side Dish

    05/16/2022

    Thai Style Sweet Rice

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    Thai Style Sweet Rice is a popular side dish in Thai cuisine. This sticky rice that’s filled with sweet coconut flavor. You’ll only need a handful of ingredients and it’s ready on the table in about 25 minutes.

    Thai Style Sweet Rice is a popular side dish in Thai cuisine. This sticky rice that’s filled with sweet coconut flavor. You’ll only need a handful of ingredients and it’s ready on the table in about 25 minutes.
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    Ingredients You’ll Need
    How to Make Thai Style Sweet Rice
    Tips and Tricks
    How To Serve Sweet Rice
    How To Store Sweet Rice
    Coconut Sweet Rice Recipe

    Ingredients You’ll Need

    • glutinous Thai sticky rice
    • coconut milk
    • sugar 
    • salt
    • cornstarch with water
    Thai Style Sweet Rice is a popular side dish in Thai cuisine. This sticky rice that’s filled with sweet coconut flavor. You’ll only need a handful of ingredients and it’s ready on the table in about 25 minutes.

    How to Make Thai Style Sweet Rice

    • Add the rice to a large bowl and submerge with water. Soak for 4-5 hours or overnight. After soaking, drain and rinse the rice thoroughly. 
    • Line a steamer basket with a piece of cheesecloth and place the rice on top of it.
    • Add water to the pot and bring it to a boil. Then place the steamer basket into the pot and cover the pot with a lid. Steam the rice for about 20 minutes, until it is soft but still has a bit of a bite. Remove the rice from the steamer and set it aside.
    • In a small saucepan, combine the coconut milk, sugar, and salt. Heat on low for a few minutes and then pour half of the liquid into the rice and mix well.
    • Place the remaining sauce back over the heat. In a small bowl, combine the cornstarch and water to make a slurry. Mix it well, ensuring there are no lumps. 
    • Add the slurry to the remaining milk and continue to heat on low until the sauce thickens.
    Thai Style Sweet Rice is a popular side dish in Thai cuisine. This sticky rice that’s filled with sweet coconut flavor. You’ll only need a handful of ingredients and it’s ready on the table in about 25 minutes.

    Tips and Tricks

    • The amount of sweetness can be adjusted to suit your taste. 
    • If you prefer to use coconut cream instead of coconut milk, you can exclude the cornstarch. The rice will have a slightly heavier feel. 
    • Make it a dessert by topping the rice with pieces of fresh mango.

    How To Serve Sweet Rice

    Sweet rice can be enjoyed both warm and cold and is typically eaten with a spoon or fork, and sometimes by hand. It is traditionally served in a dome shape along with slices of fresh mango. 

    How To Store Sweet Rice

    Leftover sweet rice should be placed in an airtight container and refrigerated for up to 3 days. It can be reheated in the microwave. The sauce can be left cold or reheated in the microwave. You may need to add a splash of coconut milk to the sauce if it’s too thick.

    Thai Style Sweet Rice is a popular side dish in Thai cuisine. This sticky rice that’s filled with sweet coconut flavor. You’ll only need a handful of ingredients and it’s ready on the table in about 25 minutes.

    Coconut Sweet Rice Recipe

    Thai Style Sweet Rice is a popular side dish in Thai cuisine. This sticky rice that’s filled with sweet coconut flavor. You’ll only need a handful of ingredients and it’s ready on the table in about 25 minutes.
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    Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 20 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 25 minutes minutes
    Servings: 8
    Author: Izzy

    Ingredients 

    • 2 cups glutinous Thai sticky rice
    • 2 cups coconut milk
    • 1/4 cup sugar
    • 1/2 teaspoon salt
    • 1 teaspoon cornstarch with 1 tablespoon of water

    Instructions 

    • Add the rice to a large bowl and submerge with water for 4-5 hours, or overnight. If you’re short on time, soaking the rice for two hours should be okay. After soaking, drain and rinse the rice thoroughly.
    • Line a steamer basket with a piece of cheesecloth and place the rice on top of it.
    • Add water to the pot and bring it to a boil. Then place the steamer basket into the pot and cover the pot with a lid. Steam the rice for about 20 minutes, until it is soft but still has a bit of a bite. Remove the rice from the steamer and set aside in a bowl.
    • In a small saucepan, combine the coconut milk, sugar, and salt. Heat on low for a few minutes and then pour half of the liquid into the rice and mix well.
    • Place the remaining sauce back over the heat. In a small bowl, combine the cornstarch and water to make a slurry. Mix it well, ensuring there are no lumps.
    • Add the slurry to the remaining milk and continue to heat on low until the sauce thickens. Serve and enjoy!
    Author: Izzy
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    I'm Izzy, a food lover and photographer. Here you’ll find a collection of simple recipes that are perfect for busy people. My blog aims to help you make and enjoy delicious and healthy food at home.

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