Instructions

1. 1
   Place sweet glutinous rice in a medium bowl.
2. 2
   Wash rice thoroughly in cool water, rinsing and repeating until water is clear, drain, then return rice to bowl.
3. 3
   Add 3 cups (720 ml) water to the rice. Soak for 6 hours or overnight.
4. 4
   Drain well, spread rice evenly in a round, 8–9 inch (20 cm) shallow baking pan, and add ⅓ cup (80 ml) water.
5. 5
   In a wok, bring about 4 cups (950 ml) water to a boil over medium high heat.
6. 6
   Place a steamer tray in the wok.
7. 7
   Cover the pan of rice and place on the tray over the boiling water.
8. 8
   Steam for 30 minutes. If rice is not tender, sprinkle with 2–3 tablespoons of water, and steam it for 5 minutes more.
9. 9
   When tender, remove steamer tray from wok.