Steamed Sweet Rice

Steps

1. Place sweet glutinous rice in a medium bowl.
2. Wash rice thoroughly in cool water, rinsing and repeating until water is clear, drain, then return rice to bowl.
3. Add 3 cups (3 cups) water to the rice. Soak for 6 hours or overnight.
4. Drain well, spread rice evenly in a round, 8–9 inch (20 cm) shallow baking pan, and add ⅓ cup (⅓ cup) water.
5. In a wok, bring about 4 cups (4 cups) water to a boil over medium high heat.
6. Place a steamer tray in the wok.
7. Cover the pan of rice and place on the tray over the boiling water.
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. When tender, remove steamer tray from wok.