Sticky Rice

Sticky rice is the most popular rice in Isan, or Northeastern Thailand.
What sets sticky rice apart is its sweet aroma and taste.
Sticky rice is suitable for first courses, main course and even dessert.
This rice's high starch content is what makes it sticky.
Sticky rice is a favorite with children in Isan, who often snack on balls of sticky rice during play. 

Sticky Rice Recipe (1 kg rice/8 servings)
Soak the rice in a bowl with lukewarm water for two hours, with the water covering the rice. Strain the rice, then put it into a rice mesh and then into a steaming pot with boiling water. Avoid contact between rice and water. Steam the rice until it has a translucent white color. Takes about 20 minutes.