Aromatic Sticky Rice Recipes

AROMATIC BAKED RICE

Steps:

• In a fine-mesh strainer, rinse the rice thoroughly but gently. Soak in a generous amount of water for about an hour then rinse again, strain and reserve. Bring a large pot of generously salted water to a boil.
• Meanwhile, in a medium skillet, fry the shallots in the oil until golden and crisp. Drain shallots and reserve on a paper towel, saving the delicious flavored oil for another dish.
• Melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat, add the spices and gently fry until they are very aromatic, about 3 minutes. Add the milk to the spice pot and set aside.
• Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Generously butter a deep clay or ceramic baking dish (a soufflé dish works well) and have a piece of heavy-duty foil ready. Cook the rice in the boiling water, stirring gently once or twice, until the grains are just cooked but still offer a little resistance to the tooth (think al dente pasta), about 6 minutes. Strain and immediately scoop into the prepared baking dish. Pour over the spice butter mixture, top with the crisp shallots and cover with the foil. Bake for 18 minutes. Remove from oven and let rest covered for at least 20 minutes before gently fluffing to serve.

AROMATIC STICKY RICE

Steps:

• Put all the ingredients into a large saucepan and let stand for five minutes.
• Cover the pan and bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and cook over a low heat for 10 minutes until the water is absorbed.
• Remove the pan from the heat and allow to stand covered for five further minutes.
• Remove the flavourings, if wished, and pile into a serving dish.
• Serve immediately, while very hot.