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Steaming hot cooked sticky rice served on a plate.

Instant Pot Sticky Rice (Vietnamese Xôi)

Sticky Rice is a Thai and Lao culinary staple, and it's highly appreciated in Vietnam as well. My Instant Pot Sticky Rice recipe is not only straightforward but also guarantees perfect texture, preventing any mushiness or sogginess. Moreover, it substantially shortens the cooking time compared to the traditional method.
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Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Course: Family meal
Cuisine: Lao, Thai, Vietnamese
Servings: 2 people
Author: Cielle

Equipment

  • 1 6-quart Instant Pot (6-liter)

Ingredients

  • 1 cup sticky rice (220g)
  • 1.5 cup water (375ml)

Instructions

  • Rinse the sticky rice until the water runs clear.
  • Soak it in hot water for 20 minutes.
  • Add 1.5 cups (375ml) of water to the Instant Pot, ensuring it doesn't touch the rice.
  • Drain and transfer the rice to a steamer in your Instant Pot, creating ventilation holes with a chopstick or finger.
  • Close the lid and use the "Steam" mode with high pressure for 20 minutes, followed by a 20-minute natural release.
  • Gently fluff the cooked rice with chopsticks or a rice paddle.
  • Enjoy sticky rice with your favorite rice side dishes.
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