(Triple‑Texture Southeast Asian Blend)
Mixing jasmine rice with sticky (glutinous) rice creates a beautifully aromatic, soft, slightly sticky blend that works perfectly with Thai, Lao, and Vietnamese dishes. This combination gives you the fragrance of jasmine, the tenderness of long‑grain rice, and the cohesive chew of sticky rice — all in one pot.
This guide gives you the exact water measurements, settings, and timing that work in any rice cooker.
⭐ Why Mix Jasmine Rice and Sticky Rice?
- Soft, slightly sticky texture
- Full jasmine aroma
- Perfect for Thai and Lao dishes
- Absorbs sauces beautifully
- Great for grilled meats, dipping sauces, and bowls
- One‑pot convenience
🥣 Ingredients
For a standard batch:
- 1 cup jasmine rice
- 1 cup sticky rice (glutinous white rice)
- 2 cups water
- Optional:
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tbsp coconut milk or oil
📏 Perfect Ratio
Sticky rice absorbs water quickly and becomes gluey if over‑hydrated.
1 cup jasmine + 1 cup sticky rice → 2 cups water
If you double the recipe, scale everything proportionally.
🍳 Step‑by‑Step Instructions
1. Rinse both grains thoroughly
Sticky rice is very starchy — rinse until water is almost clear.
2. Add both grains to the rice cooker
Mix them together in the inner pot.
3. Add water
Use 2 cups for the 2‑cup grain mix.
4. Add salt or oil (optional)
Oil helps reduce stickiness.
5. Choose the right cooking mode
Use one of the following:
- White Rice (best — perfect for jasmine + sticky rice)
- Quick Cook (works well)
- Mixed Grain (works, but may over‑soften sticky rice)
6. Let it rest for 10 minutes
Sticky rice finishes steaming during resting.
7. Fluff gently
Use a rice paddle — the mixture will be soft and cohesive.
🍽️ Texture Adjustments
Stickier, softer mix
Add +2–3 tbsp water.
Firmer, less sticky mix
Reduce water by 2 tbsp.
More sticky‑rice texture
Use 1 cup jasmine + 1 ½ cups sticky rice (add +¼ cup water).
More jasmine aroma
Use 1 ½ cups jasmine + 1 cup sticky rice (no extra water needed).
🌿 Variations
Thai Style
- Add coconut milk
- Serve with grilled chicken or chilli dipping sauce
Lao Style
- Add a pinch of salt
- Serve with jeow (Lao dipping sauces)
Vietnamese Style
- Add a little oil
- Serve with pork chops, pickles, and fish sauce
🍛 What to Serve It With
- Thai grilled chicken (gai yang)
- Lao dipping sauces (jeow)
- Vietnamese pork chops (sườn nướng)
- Stir‑fried vegetables
- Curry dishes
- Fried eggs
- Asian‑style bowls
The soft, aromatic, slightly sticky texture pairs beautifully with bold, savoury dishes.
🛠️ Troubleshooting
Rice is mushy
Reduce water by 2–3 tbsp next time.
Sticky rice is too firm
Add ¼ cup water and leave on “Keep Warm” for 10 minutes.
Jasmine rice is undercooked
Stir, add 2 tbsp water, and run a short cycle.
✅ Final Thoughts
Jasmine + sticky rice is a soft, aromatic, Southeast‑Asian‑style blend that works perfectly in a rice cooker. It’s ideal for grilled meats, dipping sauces, curries, and anyone who wants a more cohesive, flavour‑absorbent rice.