Glutinous Rice

Glutinous rice is also known as sweet or sticky rice. It is short, round and pearl-like, and is not to be confused with ordinary short-grain or pudding rice. It is sweeter and stickier than ordinary rice when cooked. It is used for substantial rice dishes such as Steamed Sticky Rice, or in stuffings, desserts and for making Chinese rice wine and vinegar. Most Chinese grocers 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 or by steaming.