Black Glutinous Rice

Store uncooked black glutinous rice in an airtight container in a cool, dark, and dry place. Once cooked, store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.

Rinse the rice thoroughly before cooking to remove excess starch.

Black glutinous rice requires a longer cooking time and more liquid than white rice. A common ratio is 1 part rice to 1.5-2 parts liquid.

Soaking the rice for at least 30 minutes (or up to a few hours) before cooking can shorten the cooking time and improve texture.

It's excellent in desserts like rice pudding or sweet sticky rice, and also works well in savory dishes like pilafs or as a side.

Coconut milk

Mango

Sesame seeds

Ginger

Cinnamon

Sweeteners (honey, sugar, maple syrup)

Savory proteins (chicken, pork, tofu)

Stir-fried vegetables

Not rinsing the rice, which can lead to a gummy texture.

Using the same cooking ratio and time as regular white rice, resulting in undercooked or too firm grains.

Overcooking, which can make the chewy texture too soft or mushy.