What kind of cloth is OK for cooking glutinous rice and how to handle it?
I got myself some glutinous rice, but it's suggested that I use a cotton cloth in order to cook it. Thing is, I take food safety quite seriously and I wanted to know what kind of cloth specifically is OK to use and what isn't. For example, would a washed piece of a white t-shirt with no print be okay? If not, what to look for? I'm from Poland and I looked for "steam cooking" results on allegro.pl, but found nothing made for steam cooking. Also, how to properly clean it afterward in a food-safe way?
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I would look for cheesecloth, it should be widely available.
If not, yes, a white cotton shirt should be good enough, make certain it is not a blend of different fabrics; and I would wash it in boiling water before.
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Can you use cheesecloth for sticky rice?
You may use a cheesecloth to wrap the rice in, to help with easy clean up. Turn the stove to high, cover the basket with a lid and steam the sticky rice for 30 minutes. The longer you soak the rice, the shorter the steaming time.How do you steam glutinous rice without fabric?
To ensure the grains cook and absorb moisture evenly, sticky rice first needs to be soaked and rinsed in water before cooking. Once steamed, the grains of glutinous rice become tender but maintain a distinct chewiness.Does glutinous rice need to be washed?
Although it has its own advantages, it is slightly expensive and hard to track down at times. But there are cheesecloth replacements that are easy to locate, in fact you can find many of them in your kitchen. These substitutes can be used while cooking, baking, steaming. It can also be used to make turkey and jelly.7 Ways to Cook Thai Sticky Rice (with Bonus Hack!) หุงข้าวเหนียว 7 วิธี
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