Sticky rice is a Lao staple, traditionally eaten by hand with a chewy, bouncy texture. This recipe uses a different method by making it effortlessly in an electric rice cooker.

Learn how to make delicious sticky rice in just a few minutes with a microwave. No need for a rice cooker with this simple and easy method.

Lao sticky rice is a staple in most meals in Laos, deeply embedded in the culture, religion, and festivities. Unlike long grain rice, it is starchier and has a bouncier texture. It is traditionally eaten with the hands, often dipped in sauces.