Known as purple sticky rice, or black sticky rice, is a very attractive, deep purple color when cooked. It adds unique color and exotic taste to any meal. Typically Thai black sticky rice is served as a dessert, topped with sweet coconut milk. It can also be eaten any way you'd like: perhaps with mango or coconut ice cream or rambutan in light syrup. We're currently offering a low price for a convenient 5 lb bag of Thai black sticky rice, and you can purchase the essential cookware.

Note that Thai black sticky is a particular variety of sweet rice, and you must not substitute other varieties with this method.

Method: Rinse rice 2-3 times, until water runs clear. Place rinsed rice in a bowl and fill with cool water so the water is approximately 2-3 inches above the rice (see Step 1). Let the rice stand in water for 6-8 hours. Drain the rice, place it in a cheesecloth, wrap it up and put the cheesecloth inside bamboo steaming basket. Put 6-8 cups of water in sticky rice steamer and bring to a boil. Then place bamboo steaming basket inside sticky rice steamer (see step 2). Be sure the bottom of the basket does not touch the boiling water. Place a standard 8 inch lid loosely over the top of the basket (see Step 3). Steam the rice for 45 minutes (or until tender). Enjoy!