Chinese-Style Sticky Rice

Chinese-Style Sticky Rice

Serves 4 to 6

Do not stir the rice as it cooks. The finished rice can stand off heat, covered, for up to 15 minutes.

2	cups  long grain white rice
3	cups  water
1/2	teaspoon  salt

1. Place rice in fine-mesh strainer set over bowl. Rinse under running water, swishing with hands until water runs clear. Drain thoroughly.
2. Bring rinsed rice, water, and salt to boil in saucepan over medium-high heat. Cook, uncovered, until water level drops below surface of rice and small holes form, about 5 minutes.
3. Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook until rice is tender and water is fully absorbed, about 15 minutes. Serve.