{"id":1096,"date":"2010-02-08T13:43:01","date_gmt":"2010-02-08T06:43:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.exotravel.com\/blog\/?p=1096"},"modified":"2016-01-29T09:47:31","modified_gmt":"2016-01-29T09:47:31","slug":"enjoy-the-unique-chewy-and-sticky-rice-of-thailand-laos-and-vietnam","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.exotravel.com\/blog\/en\/enjoy-the-unique-chewy-and-sticky-rice-of-thailand-laos-and-vietnam\/","title":{"rendered":"Enjoy the Unique, Chewy and Sticky Rice of Thailand, Laos and Vietnam"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Isan (the Northeast region of Thailand) and Laos share many similarities.\u00a0 The language and culture of the two are so alike that many confuse one with the other.\u00a0 Another similar aspect between the two is the food, and in particular the main staple \u2013 sticky rice, which is also known as glutinous rice.\u00a0 Although it is synonymous with Northeast Thailand and Laos, sticky rice is also widely cultivated and consumed in Vietnam, Indonesia, Philippines and in East Asia.<\/p>\n<p>Sticky rice (known as Khao Niao in Thai and Lao and as Gao Nep in Vietnamese) has been cultivated for more than a millennium in the Southeast Asia region and over 2000 years in China.\u00a0 An estimated 85% of Lao rice production is of this type.\u00a0 Even when improved non-glutinous rice varieties were introduced through the Green Revolution in Asia in the mid-20th century, farmers still preferred their traditional sticky rice.<\/p>\n<p>What makes sticky rice different from other types of rice is its texture.\u00a0 Although the grains remain whole after being cooked, it is stickier than regular rice while also being dry, rather than wet and gummy like non-glutinous varieties.\u00a0\u00a0 Regular rice is boiled while sticky rice is steamed.\u00a0 Many people enjoy eating glutinous rice with their hands as it is easier to pull off a bite-size chunk and roll it into a ball.\u00a0 The rice ball is then dipped in a spicy sauce and\/or consumed with accompanying meats or vegetables.<\/p>\n<p>Sticky rice, when sweetened with coconut milk, can also be consumed as a dessert.\u00a0 This type of sticky rice is especially popular with mangoes and durians and is readily available throughout Thailand.<\/p>\n<p>Sticky rice is cooked using a cone-shaped woven bamboo basket that almost looks like a conical hat.\u00a0 The bottom of the basket fits into a tall pot and a lid covers the top of the basket while the rice is being cooked over a burner.\u00a0 Added water produces steam that cooks the rice.\u00a0 The steam also helps keep the rice dry.\u00a0 The cooked sticky rice is then served in small round baskets with lids called Kra Tip or in small plastic bags, both intended to keep the rice warm by having some of the warm vapor circulating around the rice.<\/p>\n<p>Sticky rice in Vietnam is typically served as a dessert or as a side dish.\u00a0 However, there are some dishes where the sticky rice is served in the main meal.\u00a0 Certain Banh dishes (Vietnamese cakes, buns, pastries or sandwiches) are made from glutinous rice.\u00a0 Xoi (sweet Vietnamese dish usually eaten as a dessert) and Che (sweet soup or pudding) also contain sticky rice.<\/p>\n<p>When eating Isaan or Lao food, it is highly recommended to enjoy sticky rice with grilled chicken, larbs (spicy meat salad), Isaan sausages and spicy chili sauce made from fermented shrimp or fish.\u00a0 Vegetables and herbs that usually accompany Lao and Isaan meals can help ease the food\u2019s spiciness.<\/p>\n<p>Thailand, Laos and Vietnam are wonderful regions to visit if you are planning to come to Southeast Asia.\u00a0 The people are friendly, each country is filled with memorable sites and the food is just marvelous!\u00a0 Our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.exotravel.com\/travel\/thailand\/tours\/bangkok-to-isaan\/\">Isaan Insight<\/a> tour will take you on a unforgettable tour to this still relatively untouched region of Thailand.\u00a0 Discover the area\u2019s unique culture and visit beautiful temples and serene national parks. 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