Khao Jee (Thai Grilled Sticky Rice with Egg)

Step 1

Place rice in a fine mesh strainer and rinse under running water for 1 minute. Transfer rice to a large bowl, cover completely with cold water, and let soak for 2 hours to overnight.

Step 2

Drain rice into a fine mesh strainer. Transfer rice to steamer insert lined with cheesecloth. Place steamer insert in pot over 2 inches of rapidly simmering water and steam, covered, for 15 minutes. Flip rice over and continue to steam until rice is cooked through, 10-15 minute more. Remove pot from heat.

Step 3

Break off a handful of rice and roll into a cylinder. Run skewer lengthwise through rice. Repeat until all rice is skewered.

Step 4

Light one chimney full of charcoal. When all the charcoal is lit and covered with gray ash, pour out and spread the coals evenly over entire surface of coal grate. Set cooking grate in place, cover grill and allow to preheat for 5 minutes. Clean and oil the grilling grate. Place rice skewers on grill and cook until lightly browned all over. Brush rice with egg all over and continue to grill until egg is cooked and rice has additional browning.

Step 5

Transfer rice skewers to a serving plate and season with salt to taste. Serve immediately.