SWEET RICE 5 LBS

Create authentic Asian dishes and desserts with Sweet Rice, also known as glutinous rice or sticky rice. This premium short-grain variety cooks up soft, chewy, and slightly sticky — perfect for traditional recipes such as mochi, rice cakes, mango sticky rice, dumplings, or sushi-style rolls.

Despite its name, sweet rice isn’t sugary; it’s called “sweet” for its mild flavor and naturally sticky texture when cooked. Each 5 lb bag offers excellent quality and consistency, making it a pantry essential for Asian kitchens, bakeries, and home cooks seeking reliable texture and performance.

Product Highlights:

• Pack Size: 5 lb bag.

• Type: Glutinous short-grain rice (non-sweetened).

• Texture: Sticky, soft, and elastic when cooked.

• Perfect for: Mochi, sticky rice desserts, dumplings, and savory dishes.

• Naturally gluten-free.

• High starch content for rich texture and binding.

• Sourced from premium rice growers for consistent grain quality.

Cooking Instructions:

Stovetop Method:

1. Rinse rice thoroughly 2–3 times until water runs clear.

2. Soak for 4–6 hours (or overnight) for best texture.

3. Steam or cook with a 1:1 ratio of rice to water.

4. Cook for 20–25 minutes, then fluff gently before serving.

Rice Cooker Method:

1. Rinse and soak as above.

2. Add equal parts water to rice.

3. Set cooker to “sweet rice” or standard white rice mode.

Serving Suggestions:

• Mochi: Use for traditional Japanese rice cakes or ice cream wraps.

• Mango Sticky Rice: Serve with coconut milk and ripe mango for a Thai-style dessert.

• Savory Dumplings: Wrap in lotus leaves with meats and mushrooms for dim sum.

• Korean Tteok: Form into chewy rice cakes for traditional celebrations.

Storage & Handling:
Store in a cool, dry place away from moisture and direct sunlight. Once opened, reseal tightly or store in an airtight container to maintain freshness.