The Best Sticky Brown Rice Recipe! (2024)

FAQs

What is the secret to sticky rice? ›

The key to sticky rice is to not rinse the rice — this washes away the starch dust that allows the rice to clump. Soak the sticky rice in enough water to cover the rice. This softens the grain and the extra water helps add that fluffy texture. Soaking for 4-24 hours is a good range.

Yes, there is sticky brown rice. All Rice varieties have a brown kernel that has to be milled off or boiled off. South Asians, Chinese and Nipponese prefer sticky rice as it is easy to manipulate with chopsticks.

2 serving of sticky brown rice contains 366 Calories. The macronutrient breakdown is 86% carbs, 6% fat, and 8% protein. This is a good source of magnesium (33% of your Daily Value), vitamin b6 (38% of your Daily Value), and zinc (18% of your Daily Value).

Build flavors early on!

We love sauteeing some onions or leeks in butter with some thyme before adding rice to the pot, but you should use what you have around! Ginger and garlic both make for exceptional brown rice. If you're going the spice route we love turmeric, cumin, oregano, and smoked paprika with brown rice.

What makes it sticky? Unlike classic white or wholegrain rice, sticky rice has a much higher starch content containing unusually high amounts of amylopectin and a very low amount of amylose.

This article by The Kitchn explains that all rice is made up of two different parts of starch components: amylose and amylopectin. Now, I don't really begin to know what each really is, but sticky rice contains almost zero amylose and all amylopectin, and that's the reason it's sticky.

Have you even wondered why Asian countries have eaten white rice for thousands of years, not brown? Because brown rice is full of phytates and lectins, which bind to vitamins and minerals and prevent them from being absorbed. Phytates are anti-nutrients found in grains and legumes.

Glutinous rice functions as a natural anti-inflammatory, lowering the rate of atherosclerotic plaque accumulation within blood vessel walls. Consequently, this reduces the chance of developing significant heart conditions, including heart attacks or strokes.

Sticky rice health benefits include increased bone density, decreased inflammation, improved heart health!

For the fluffiest, most perfectly tender brown rice: Use “Option 1” and soak it overnight in your fridge. This method not only makes the best texture, but as an added bonus the water starts the rice's germinating process. This makes it easier to digest and helps your body absorb its nutrients more effectively.

What sauce goes with brown rice? ›

With soy sauce – Plain brown rice, nutty and sweet, with a splash of soy sauce is a wonderful lunch.

First, rinse the rice.

If they're not washed away, they will cause the rice to clump and become gummy as it cooks. Our goal is to make perfectly fluffy brown rice, so don't skip this step! I like to rinse mine in a fine mesh strainer over a large bowl until the water in the bowl runs clear.

How to Make Sticky Rice. Soak rice for 15 minutes prior to cooking it for an additional 10 minutes. This rice requires a ratio of 1:1, meaning 1 cup of rice to every cup of 1 cup of water. It's as easy as that!

Amylopectin is responsible for the sticky quality of glutinous rice. The difference has been traced to a single mutation that farmers selected. Like all types of rice, glutinous rice does not contain dietary gluten (i.e. does not contain glutenin and gliadin) and should be safe for gluten-free diets.

If your rice kernels are sticking together when you don't want them to, you may not have rinsed the grains thoroughly enough before cooking. When rinsing rice in a sieve, let water run over the rice as you agitate it. Keep rinsing until the water straining from the bottom of the sieve runs practically clear.