Steam Savoury Glutinous Rice - Thai style

If you like your glutinous rice whole and grainy whether for savoury recipes with chilli prawns or as a desert with mango slices or durian, the Thai method is probably the most sure proof way of achieving this. You do not need to soak the rice ahead of time.

Thai straw conical basket sits on top of a larger Thai aluminium pot with an extended rim.
Place rice on top of the bamboo net. Cover with a lid. Bring the water in the pot to the boil.

                                                               Soft but not mushy

For added fragrance, line the rice with bamboo leaves or banana leaves.
However, this means that the rice will take a longer time to cook with an added layer for the heat to reach the food.