How to cook Sticky Rice (Glutinous Rice) in 2 Easy Ways

Name: How to cook Sticky Rice (Glutinous Rice) in 2 Easy Ways
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 1 h 10 min
Total time: 1 h 30 min
Cuisine: Asian, Chinese
Ingredients: 1 Kabocha squash (~1kg or 2.2lbs); 1½ cups glutinous rice (soaked for at least 4 hours, drained); 4 dried Shiitake mushrooms (softened and reserve the water); ¼ cup roasted chestnuts; ¼ cup raw peanuts ( (boil to soften)); 2 shallots (sliced); oil for cooking; 2 tablespoons vegan 'oyster' sauce; 1½ tablespoons soy sauce; ½ teaspoon white pepper; ⅛ teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder; 2 tablespoons Shaoxing wine or vegetable broth; 1 cup of liquid* (water + mushrooms water); a drizzle of toasted sesame oil

Instructions

Prep:20minCook:1h 10min

Cooking sticky rice (glutinous rice) at home is easy and can be customized to your liking. Today, you'll see how you can make sticky rice delicious in a kabocha squash or steamed in a bamboo steamer. Give this recipe a try and enjoy with your friends and family today!

Updated at: Sun, 01 Feb 2026 00:14:05 GMT