Steamed Sweet Rice

Place sweet glutinous rice in a medium bowl.

Wash rice thoroughly in cool water, rinsing and repeating until water is clear, drain, then return rice to bowl.

Add 3 cups (720ml) water.

Soak 6 hours or overnight.

Drain well and spread rice evenly in a round, 8 or 9 inch (20cm), shallow baking pan and add 1/3 cup (80ml) water.

In a wok bring about 4 cups (950ml) water to a boil over medium high heat.

Place a steamer tray in the wok.

Cover the pan of rice and place on the tray over the boiling water.

Steam for 30 minutes. If rice is not tender, sprinkle with 2 or 3 tablespoons of water and steam it 5 minutes more.

When tender, remove steamer tray from wok.