Sticky Rice

Also Known As : Sweet rice, Glutinous rice, Waxy rice

Descriptions
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Vegetarian

Taste Profile

It is sweet in taste.

Usage Tips

Sticky rice can be used in both sweet and savory dishes, including desserts, as a stuffing in duck, and in dumplings such as Shumai and Zongzi.
They can often be ground to make sticky rice flour.
Sometimes they can be used as a thickener and for baking.
Store them in a cool, dry area in an air tight container, away from moisture.
Cooked sticky rice can be refrigerated for up to seven days, or stored in the freezer for upto six months.

Description

Sticky Rice are a type of short-grained Asian rice which are mostly sticky when cooked. They contain high amount of Amylopectin which is responsible for the sticky quality of sticky rice. Sticky rice are grown in Japan, Korea, China, Phillipines, Thailand, etc and are an integral part of their cuisine. They are of two varieties - milled and unmilled. The milled variety of sticky rice is white in colour and unmilled variety is purplish and black in colour. Its origin is in Asia.

Health benefits

Sticky rice contain selenium and various other vitamins and minerals which can lower the risk of chronic diseases and reduce oxidative stress in the body.⁽¹⁾
It also contains fiber which helps to lower the risk of diabetes.⁽¹⁾
It has copper, zinc, and B vitamins in it that help to boost the strength of the immune system, which can reduce unnecessary inflammation and reduce strain on the system.⁽¹⁾
It also helps to build strong bones and lower your risk of osteoporosis.⁽¹⁾
It is low in fat and cholesterol which is good choice for those with heart conditions, high blood pressure, or those struggling with their weight.⁽¹⁾

Selection Guide

Go for intact kernels that aren't broken, scratched or damaged.

Resource & Links

(1) https://www.organicfacts.net/sticky-rice.html

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