Rice and black glutinous rice (also called sticky black rice or black sweet rice) make a rich, sticky, purple‑black blend with a naturally sweet, nutty aroma. Black glutinous rice cooks slower than white rice and releases starch that thickens the mixture — but with the right ratio and cooking mode, your rice cooker handles both grains beautifully.
This guide gives you the exact water measurements, settings, and timing that work in any rice cooker.
⭐ Why Mix Rice and Black Glutinous Rice?
- Beautiful deep purple colour
- Naturally sweet, nutty flavour
- Sticky, chewy texture
- Higher antioxidants (anthocyanins)
- Works with Asian desserts and savoury dishes
- One‑pot convenience
🥣 Ingredients
For a standard batch:
- 1 cup white rice (Jasmine works best)
- ½ cup black glutinous rice
- 2 ¾ cups water
- Optional:
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tbsp coconut milk or coconut oil (for sweeter dishes)
- 1 tbsp butter or olive oil (for savoury dishes)
📏 Perfect Ratio
Black glutinous rice absorbs more water and releases starch.
1 cup rice + ½ cup black glutinous rice → 2 ¾ cups water
If you double the recipe, scale everything proportionally.
🍳 Step‑by‑Step Instructions
1. Rinse the white rice
Rinse until the water runs mostly clear.
2. Rinse the black glutinous rice
A quick rinse removes dust and excess starch.
3. Add both grains to the rice cooker
Put the rice and black sticky rice together in the inner pot.
4. Add water
Use 2 ¾ cups for the 1 + ½ cup mix.
5. Add salt or oil (optional)
Coconut oil or coconut milk works beautifully for sweet dishes.
6. Choose the right cooking mode
Use one of the following:
- Brown Rice (best — sticky black rice softens properly)
- Mixed Grain (if available)
- White Rice (works, but sticky rice will be firmer)
7. Let it rest for 10–15 minutes
Sticky black rice continues to steam and soften during resting.
8. Fluff gently
Use a rice paddle — the mixture will be sticky and cohesive.
🍽️ Texture Adjustments
Softer, stickier mix
Add +¼ cup water.
Firmer, less sticky mix
Reduce water by 2 tbsp.
More sticky rice flavour
Increase black glutinous rice to ¾ cup (add +¼ cup water).
🌿 Variations
Asian Dessert Style
- Add coconut milk
- Add pandan leaf during cooking
- Serve with mango or palm sugar syrup
Savoury Style
- Add sesame oil
- Add a pinch of salt
- Serve with grilled meats or stir‑fried vegetables
High‑Protein Version
- Add ¼ cup quinoa (add +¼ cup water)
🍛 What to Serve It With
Sweet:
- Coconut milk
- Mango
- Palm sugar syrup
- Banana and sesame
Savoury:
- Teriyaki chicken
- Grilled salmon
- Stir‑fried vegetables
- Asian‑style bowls
The sticky, sweet‑nutty flavour pairs beautifully with both sweet and savoury dishes.
🛠️ Troubleshooting
Rice is mushy
Reduce water by 2–3 tbsp next time.
Black sticky rice is too firm
Add ¼ cup water and leave on “Keep Warm” for 10–15 minutes.
Rice is undercooked
Stir, add 2 tbsp water, and run a short cycle.
✅ Final Thoughts
Rice + black glutinous rice is a rich, colourful, sticky mixed‑grain combination that works perfectly in a rice cooker. It’s ideal for Asian desserts, sweet bowls, and savoury dishes that benefit from a chewy, cohesive texture.