sticky rice

American  

[stik-ee rahys] / ˈstɪk i ˈraɪs /

noun

1. a variety of cultivated short-grain rice grown especially in Southeast, East, and South Asia that becomes notably sticky when cooked: most varieties of short-grain rice contain both amylopectin and amylose, but sticky rice contains only amylopectin.

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Etymology

Origin of sticky rice

First recorded in 1840–45

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sticky rice

Among the mains, the pan-seared half chicken with smoked red curry and purple sticky rice was the standout.

From Salon ● Jun. 11, 2026

And Marshall’s school also serves organic meals, including Thai bowls and mango sticky rice, which students help prepare.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 16, 2026

Growing up in the Philippines, Sunga confesses her household was a "very savoury one" with desserts limited to sticky rice and fruit.

From BBC ● Mar. 28, 2026

Another trend has people "adopting" sticky rice cakes.

From Barron's ● Feb. 5, 2026

I clank my spoon against the bowl, scraping the sticky rice from the sides.

From "A Step from Heaven" by An Na