Glutinous Pice

Glutinous rice is also known as sweet rice or sticky rice. It is short, round and pearl-like, with a higher gluten content, and is used in China for stuffings, rice pudding, and in pastries. It is used for rice dishes, sometimes wrapped in lotus leaves, and served after Chinese banquets. It is also used for making Chinese rice wine and vinegar. Most Chinese markets and some supermarkets stock it. Glutinous rice must be soaked for at least 2 hours (preferably overnight) before cooking. You may cook it in the same way as long-grain rice.