purple sticky rice

Delicious, nutty flavored Thai black sticky rice is an absolutely flavorful dish that you can serve as both a side dish or a dessert. This recipe will show you how to make this rich, nutty flavor and top it with some sesame seeds to enhance the nuttiness along with sweetened coconut flakes.

Authentic Thai Black Sticky Rice

black glutinous rice

white glutinous rice

sesame seeds, toasted

coconut flakes, sweetened

Measure the rice into separate bowls. Run your...

Measure the rice into separate bowls. Run your fingers through each of the rice to remove any big impurities. 

Rinse both bowls a few times until the...

Rinse both bowls a few times until the water runs clear. Mix both rice together and cover with at least a few inches of water. Allow the rice to soak for four or more hours or overnight (don't rush this process). The black grains will absorb the water while it is soaking and grow in size.

Add water to the aluminum pot for steaming...

Add water to the aluminum pot for steaming so that when the basket is placed on top of the pot, it does not touch the water.

Roughly drain as much water as you can...

Roughly drain as much water as you can from the rice.

Spread the cheesecloth inside the bamboo basket to...

Spread the cheesecloth inside the bamboo basket to protect the basket, and drain the rice using the basket.

Let the rice drain in the bamboo baskets...

Let the rice drain in the bamboo baskets for a few minutes. Transfer the basket to the top of the aluminum pot. Cover with a lid. 

Let it steam for a full 30 minutes.

Take the basket off of the aluminum pot....

Take the basket off of the aluminum pot. Carefully remove the lid from the bamboo basket. With both hands, use a flicking motion to turn and flip the rice over in the basket. Place back on the aluminum pot.

Continue steaming for another 15 minutes.

Turn off the heat and remove the bamboo...

Turn off the heat and remove the bamboo basket from the pot. 

Use a rice spatula to loosen up the...

Use a rice spatula to loosen up the rice. 

Garnish with sesame seeds and sweetened coconut flakes.

Serve warm.

Have you ever had purple sticky rice before? If not, you’re in for a fun treat! Today, I’m going to show you how to make purple sticky rice, a beautiful and tasty glutinous Thai rice. You only need 3 ingredients to make purple sticky rice. White and black stick rice and water.&nbsp;

How to make purple sticky rice

white sticky/sweet/glutinous rice

black sticky/sweet/glutinous rice

Water rice

Combine both rice in a medium-sized bowl.&nbsp;Add the water, and use your clean hands to mix the black and white rice until the rice are evenly combined. Watch the water&nbsp;turn light lavender. It’s magic! (: Let it soak for at least 5 hours. Longer is ideal.

Drain the dark purple water from the rice and rinse in water 2 more times until the water is somewhat clear. See how beautiful the rice is with the violet hue!

Fill the bottom of your steamer with enough water to boil your rice for 20-25 minutes. Make sure the water is not touching the bottom of the rice at all, or it will turn the rice soggy. Wet the cheesecloth, place it in the center of the steamer, and put the drained rice in it.

Wrap the cheesecloth completely around the rice. Place a lid over the cheesecloth, turn the stovetop to high heat, and start the steaming process. You can use any steaming tool you have. See notes on tools used to steam sticky rice.&nbsp;

After 20-25 minutes, the rice is ready. Let cool for 5 minutes. Carefully remove it from the hot cheesecloth to a rice basket or a medium-sized serving container, spread the rice around evenly, and let it cool for 5-10 more minutes before serving. I usually sprinkle a little salt on it before rolling the rice with my fingers into whopper-sized balls. Sample it before serving. Take note of the sweet smell of the rice, too—it’s such an aromatic and comforting smell! Enjoy your fun and beautiful purple sticky rice!

So good!!! Moist and perfect textured purple sticky rice!  A lovely and colorful way to add to my meal.  Loved the cheesecloth too…yummy purple sticky rice!

How to make delicious and nutritious purple sticky rice

Such a delicious recipe- love this purple sticky rice, beautiful and tasty.

I love how the bright purple color in the water! I almost didn’t want to throw it away! Lol! Thank you for this lovely tutorial on how to make purple rice!

I feel like I've found a secret, superhero food hack.  Already loved sticky rice and this is on another level!

WOW! it turned out so good and I am very impressed. I made the sticky rice to go with beef jerky and it was perfect for game night food.

My family loves sticky rice and they’re getting pricy at the restaurant. I searched for a recipe and decided to try this one. It turned out well and save us a lot of money.

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