Totster Posted May 30, 2005 Share Posted May 30, 2005 When I cook my sticky rice it turns out ok, the correct taste, the correct texture, however it's just too sticky. When I try to squeeze it into a ball, I get more rice stuck to my hands than in the rice lump. It then leaves a sticky residue on my hands (keep it clean please) which needs to be scrubbed off, and I mean scrubbed..!! Am I right in thinking that I am not washing the rice enough before cooking it..? My wife seems to think it is because I am not soaking it for long enough. Any ideas..?? Totster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davethailand Posted May 30, 2005 Share Posted May 30, 2005 When I cook my sticky rice it turns out ok, the correct taste, the correct texture, however it's just too sticky.When I try to squeeze it into a ball, I get more rice stuck to my hands than in the rice lump. It then leaves a sticky residue on my hands (keep it clean please) which needs to be scrubbed off, and I mean scrubbed..!! Am I right in thinking that I am not washing the rice enough before cooking it..? My wife seems to think it is because I am not soaking it for long enough. Any ideas..?? Totster <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Yeh. Buy some or let her do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Totster Posted May 30, 2005 Author Share Posted May 30, 2005 When I cook my sticky rice it turns out ok, the correct taste, the correct texture, however it's just too sticky.When I try to squeeze it into a ball, I get more rice stuck to my hands than in the rice lump. It then leaves a sticky residue on my hands (keep it clean please) which needs to be scrubbed off, and I mean scrubbed..!! Am I right in thinking that I am not washing the rice enough before cooking it..? My wife seems to think it is because I am not soaking it for long enough. Any ideas..?? Totster <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Yeh. Buy some or let her do it. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Dave.... I'm in the Uk ... she is in Thailand.... not a viable solution But thanks anyway totster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davethailand Posted May 30, 2005 Share Posted May 30, 2005 When I cook my sticky rice it turns out ok, the correct taste, the correct texture, however it's just too sticky.When I try to squeeze it into a ball, I get more rice stuck to my hands than in the rice lump. It then leaves a sticky residue on my hands (keep it clean please) which needs to be scrubbed off, and I mean scrubbed..!! Am I right in thinking that I am not washing the rice enough before cooking it..? My wife seems to think it is because I am not soaking it for long enough. Any ideas..?? Totster <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Yeh. Buy some or let her do it. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Dave.... I'm in the Uk ... she is in Thailand.... not a viable solution But thanks anyway totster <{POST_SNAPBACK}> In that case I cannot help Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dan Sai Kid Posted May 30, 2005 Share Posted May 30, 2005 Try soaking your rice for about 8 hours - that should solve your probs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Totster Posted May 30, 2005 Author Share Posted May 30, 2005 Try soaking your rice for about 8 hours - that should solve your probs. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Seems like my wife was right..... as always..! totster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bina Posted May 31, 2005 Share Posted May 31, 2005 do like the thai and handle some of the meat you are going to eat first; the oil/fat on your hands keep the rice from gooing on them....i've watched them do this, sort of surreptiosly, while laughing at my sticky riced hands.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
udon Posted June 3, 2005 Share Posted June 3, 2005 Another Sticky rice link! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Totster Posted June 3, 2005 Author Share Posted June 3, 2005 Another Sticky rice link! <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Does it seem like I'm obesessed with Sticky Rice...? totster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xyz Posted June 3, 2005 Share Posted June 3, 2005 Another Sticky rice link! <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Does it seem like I'm obesessed with Sticky Rice...? totster <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Nothing wrong w/ that. Sticky rice is good. We should start a subcategory on sticky rice. I just got one of those basket-pot combo sets on Amazon.com then found out that I could get it from the local oriental grocer for about half the price, right here in DC (USA)...point being, there's a lot to be said about sticky rice... books have been written on it -- I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Totster Posted June 3, 2005 Author Share Posted June 3, 2005 You see the thing is, I'm staying at my parents at the moment, and they don't want me to use an aluminium pot on their glass hob, they say it isn't suitable, could damage it, which is fair enough, I wouldn't want to damage it, so I am limited with cooking options really.... totster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
udon Posted June 3, 2005 Share Posted June 3, 2005 You see the thing is, I'm staying at my parents at the moment, and they don't want me to use an aluminium pot on their glass hob, they say it isn't suitable, could damage it, which is fair enough, I wouldn't want to damage it, so I am limited with cooking options really....totster <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Well, you're stuffed, aintcha! 5555555 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nickerelastic Posted June 4, 2005 Share Posted June 4, 2005 Totster, you can buy electric steamers for less than £15 in the uk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG SPUDS Posted June 4, 2005 Share Posted June 4, 2005 GF is with me now in the uk. struggling to find some ingredients, Pappaya! just cant get it Any ideas where to get it from? Also i am sure i have read you can cook sticky rice in the microwave. Can you if so how? Or can i cook sticky rice in a steamer? how? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bina Posted June 4, 2005 Share Posted June 4, 2005 sticky rice question sort of.... bought rice that i thought was khao nieow but is actually japanese short grain; it does not behave like sticky rice, but when mixed in w/the thai sticky rice it sort of works... i think its called sushi rice, i thought was the same as the khao nieow how can i learn to tell the difference if its not written on the package i.e. short long, clear, white...etc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xyz Posted June 4, 2005 Share Posted June 4, 2005 (edited) sticky rice question sort of....bought rice that i thought was khao nieow but is actually japanese short grain; it does not behave like sticky rice, but when mixed in w/the thai sticky rice it sort of works... i think its called sushi rice, i thought was the same as the khao nieow how can i learn to tell the difference if its not written on the package i.e. short long, clear, white...etc <{POST_SNAPBACK}> It's usually referred to as SWEET rice on the packaging. The term "sticky" is not usually used, except maybe in LOS. You may have to get it from a grocer that specialize in oriental food. They run about 50 cents (or 20 Baht ) per pound in US. Edited June 4, 2005 by xyz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Totster Posted June 4, 2005 Author Share Posted June 4, 2005 Totster, you can buy electric steamers for less than £15 in the uk <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I have a rice cooker..... but I didn't think I could cook sticky rice in it... GF is with me now in the uk. struggling to find some ingredients, Pappaya!just cant get it Any ideas where to get it from? Also i am sure i have read you can cook sticky rice in the microwave. Can you if so how? Or can i cook sticky rice in a steamer? how? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I can't believe you can't find papaya in Birmingham BS.... I will pm you with a website that send these things to you, they're based in Cardiff (thanks Lampy) Regarding the microwave way, look for my other thread about cooking sticky rice in this section.... I use the microwave but as I have posted it comes out too sticky.. totster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nickerelastic Posted June 5, 2005 Share Posted June 5, 2005 GF is with me now in the uk. struggling to find some ingredients, Pappaya!just cant get it Any ideas where to get it from? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Pappaya/pawpaw can be bought in most large supermarkets in the UK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG SPUDS Posted June 5, 2005 Share Posted June 5, 2005 i just cant get it!!!! Must have been to over 30 shops tescos sainsburys asda indoor/outdoor market birmingham city ctr, wing yip loads of indian asian supermarkets............................. Yes the website to order it till i find it would be useful. also for the sticky rice whats it called to buy anyone know, GF thought she saw it in wing yip but could it be the japanese rice m,entioned earlier? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nickerelastic Posted June 5, 2005 Share Posted June 5, 2005 Sticky rice=sweet rice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoophound Posted June 5, 2005 Share Posted June 5, 2005 Fascinating spudsy What else is she missing,enjoying? Very interested in the diary,blog.... You will be able to write a book on your experiences. GF is with me now in the uk. struggling to find some ingredients, Pappaya!just cant get it Any ideas where to get it from? Also i am sure i have read you can cook sticky rice in the microwave. Can you if so how? Or can i cook sticky rice in a steamer? how? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Totster Posted June 5, 2005 Author Share Posted June 5, 2005 i just cant get it!!!! Must have been to over 30 shops tescos sainsburys asda indoor/outdoor market birmingham city ctr, wing yip loads of indian asian supermarkets............................. Yes the website to order it till i find it would be useful. also for the sticky rice whats it called to buy anyone know, GF thought she saw it in wing yip but could it be the japanese rice m,entioned earlier? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> They actually label it as Sticky Rice in my local shop... £5.99 for 5kg's Just realised I forgot to send you the link... I'll do it now totster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG SPUDS Posted June 5, 2005 Share Posted June 5, 2005 cheers mate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khunlungphudhu Posted June 5, 2005 Share Posted June 5, 2005 'Sticky Rice', 'Sweet Rice', I have always looked for and found 'Glutinous Rice'. May help, may not, good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spee Posted June 6, 2005 Share Posted June 6, 2005 GF is with me now in the uk. struggling to find some ingredients, Pappaya!just cant get it Any ideas where to get it from? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I've seen papaya, mango, chilies, etc., in many of the usual stores (Tesco, Sainsbury, et al). That's in the southwest areas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Totster Posted June 6, 2005 Author Share Posted June 6, 2005 GF is with me now in the uk. struggling to find some ingredients, Pappaya!just cant get it Any ideas where to get it from? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I've seen papaya, mango, chilies, etc., in many of the usual stores (Tesco, Sainsbury, et al). That's in the southwest areas. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I've not seen Green Papaya at any of the usual stores...!! totster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG SPUDS Posted June 17, 2005 Share Posted June 17, 2005 got the sticky rice, found papaya but not the right one. GF has substituted white cabbage for pappaya!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Totster Posted June 18, 2005 Author Share Posted June 18, 2005 got the sticky rice, found papaya but not the right one. GF has substituted white cabbage for pappaya!! <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Hey spuds... PM me your address... I'll send you a couple.. totster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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