Khao Niew (Lao Sticky Rice)

Ingredients

• 2 cups Lao glutinous rice, soaked at least 4 hours
• Water, for steaming

Instructions

1. 1Drain the soaked glutinous rice thoroughly.
2. 2Line a conical bamboo steamer basket (tip khao) with cheesecloth if the weave is wide, then add the rice.
3. 3Set the basket over a pot of boiling water, making sure the rice does not touch the water.
4. 4Cover and steam for 20-25 minutes, flipping the rice halfway through, until tender and translucent.
5. 5Transfer the cooked rice to a traditional woven basket (tip khao) to keep warm and prevent sogginess.
6. 6Serve alongside larb, grilled meats, or other Lao dishes, eating by hand in small pinches.

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