Mixing regular white rice with sticky (glutinous) rice gives you a soft, slightly sticky, aromatic blend that works beautifully with Southeast Asian dishes. Sticky rice absorbs water differently and becomes gluey if over‑hydrated — but with the right ratio and cooking mode, your rice cooker handles both grains perfectly.
This guide gives you the exact water measurements, settings, and timing that work in any rice cooker.
⭐ Why Mix Rice and Sticky Rice?
- Soft, slightly sticky texture
- Perfect for Thai, Lao, and Vietnamese dishes
- Absorbs sauces beautifully
- More cohesive than plain jasmine rice
- Great for grilled meats, dipping sauces, and bowls
- One‑pot convenience
🥣 Ingredients
For a standard batch:
- 1 cup white rice (Jasmine works best)
- 1 cup sticky rice (glutinous white rice)
- 2 cups water
- Optional:
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tbsp oil or coconut milk
📏 Perfect Ratio
Sticky rice absorbs water quickly and becomes gluey if over‑hydrated.
1 cup white rice + 1 cup sticky rice → 2 cups water
If you double the recipe, scale everything proportionally.
🍳 Step‑by‑Step Instructions
1. Rinse both grains
Rinse until the water runs mostly clear. Sticky rice releases more starch — rinse thoroughly.
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 keep the mixture from becoming too sticky.
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 flavour
Use 1 cup white rice + 1 ½ cups sticky rice (add +¼ cup water).
🌿 Variations
Thai Style
- Add a splash of coconut milk
- Serve with grilled chicken or chilli dipping sauce
Vietnamese Style
- Add a pinch of salt
- Serve with pork chops, pickles, and fish sauce
Chinese Style
- Add sesame oil
- Serve with braised meats or stir‑fried vegetables
🍛 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, 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.
White rice is undercooked
Stir, add 2 tbsp water, and run a short cycle.
✅ Final Thoughts
Rice + sticky rice is a soft, aromatic, slightly sticky blend that works perfectly in a rice cooker. It’s ideal for Southeast Asian dishes, dipping sauces, and anyone who wants a more cohesive, flavour‑absorbent rice.