sweet sticky rice (panama style)
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(The side dish that steals the whole meal)
I first had this rice—and actually made it—in Panama, standing in the kitchen of a local restaurant with the cooks, using their perfectly seasoned pans. And somehow, that simple combination of coconut milk, rice, and sugar turned into something unforgettable.
Soft, slightly sticky, infused with coconut milk and just enough brown sugar to make it feel special, but not dessert. It’s simple. It’s comforting. And it’s the kind of recipe you don’t forget once you’ve had it.
Marianne on
Hi Karen, great question! Always rinse uncooked rice before cooking. It removes the excess starch and gives you fluffier rice. Enjoy the recipe!
Karen Azriel on
Am I rinsing cooked or uncooked rice in the first step?
Nancy Chapp on
Is it a dessert. Is it a side dish. If so, what would you serve it with.