{"id":464,"date":"2026-06-01T21:54:07","date_gmt":"2026-06-01T20:54:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ricecookers.co.uk\/?page_id=464"},"modified":"2026-06-01T21:54:07","modified_gmt":"2026-06-01T20:54:07","slug":"how-to-cook-rice-and-sticky-rice-together-in-a-rice-cooker-perfect-ratios-timing","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.ricecookers.co.uk\/index.php\/how-to-cook-rice-and-sticky-rice-together-in-a-rice-cooker-perfect-ratios-timing\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Cook Rice and Sticky Rice Together in a Rice Cooker (Perfect Ratios + Timing)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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\u2011hydrated \u2014 but with the right ratio and cooking mode, your rice cooker handles both grains perfectly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This guide gives you the <strong>exact water measurements<\/strong>, <strong>settings<\/strong>, and <strong>timing<\/strong> that work in any rice cooker.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u2b50 Why Mix Rice and Sticky Rice?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Soft, slightly sticky texture<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Perfect for Thai, Lao, and Vietnamese dishes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Absorbs sauces beautifully<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>More cohesive than plain jasmine rice<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Great for grilled meats, dipping sauces, and bowls<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>One\u2011pot convenience<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83e\udd63 Ingredients<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For a standard batch:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>1 cup white rice<\/strong> (Jasmine works best)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>1 cup sticky rice (glutinous white rice)<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>2 cups water<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Optional:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u00bd tsp salt<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 tbsp oil or coconut milk<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udccf Perfect Ratio<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sticky rice absorbs water quickly and becomes gluey if over\u2011hydrated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1 cup white rice + 1 cup sticky rice \u2192 2 cups water<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you double the recipe, scale everything proportionally.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83c\udf73 Step\u2011by\u2011Step Instructions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1. Rinse both grains<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Rinse until the water runs mostly clear. Sticky rice releases more starch \u2014 rinse thoroughly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2. Add both grains to the rice cooker<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Mix them together in the inner pot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3. Add water<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Use <strong>2 cups<\/strong> for the 2\u2011cup grain mix.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>4. Add salt or oil (optional)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Oil helps keep the mixture from becoming too sticky.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>5. Choose the right cooking mode<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Use one of the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>White Rice<\/strong> (best \u2014 perfect for jasmine + sticky rice)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Quick Cook<\/strong> (works well)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Mixed Grain<\/strong> (works, but may over\u2011soften sticky rice)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>6. Let it rest for 10 minutes<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sticky rice finishes steaming during resting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>7. Fluff gently<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Use a rice paddle \u2014 the mixture will be soft and cohesive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83c\udf7d\ufe0f Texture Adjustments<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Stickier, softer mix<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Add <strong>+2\u20133 tbsp water<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Firmer, less sticky mix<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Reduce water by <strong>2 tbsp<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">More sticky\u2011rice flavour<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Use <strong>1 cup white rice + 1 \u00bd cups sticky rice<\/strong> (add +\u00bc cup water).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83c\udf3f Variations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Thai Style<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Add a splash of coconut milk<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Serve with grilled chicken or chilli dipping sauce<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Vietnamese Style<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Add a pinch of salt<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Serve with pork chops, pickles, and fish sauce<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Chinese Style<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Add sesame oil<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Serve with braised meats or stir\u2011fried vegetables<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83c\udf5b What to Serve It With<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Thai grilled chicken (<em>gai yang<\/em>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lao dipping sauces (<em>jeow<\/em>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Vietnamese pork chops (<em>s\u01b0\u1eddn n\u01b0\u1edbng<\/em>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stir\u2011fried vegetables<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Curry dishes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fried eggs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Asian\u2011style bowls<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The soft, slightly sticky texture pairs beautifully with bold, savoury dishes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udee0\ufe0f Troubleshooting<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Rice is mushy<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Reduce water by 2\u20133 tbsp next time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Sticky rice is too firm<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Add \u00bc cup water and leave on \u201cKeep Warm\u201d for 10 minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>White rice is undercooked<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Stir, add 2 tbsp water, and run a short cycle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u2705 Final Thoughts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Rice + sticky rice is a soft, aromatic, slightly sticky blend that works perfectly in a rice cooker. It\u2019s ideal for Southeast Asian dishes, dipping sauces, and anyone who wants a more cohesive, flavour\u2011absorbent rice.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Mixing regular white rice with sticky (glutinous) rice gives you a soft, slightly sticky, aromatic blend that works beautifully with [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"site-sidebar-layout":"default","site-content-layout":"","ast-site-content-layout":"default","site-content-style":"default","site-sidebar-style":"default","ast-global-header-display":"","ast-banner-title-visibility":"","ast-main-header-display":"","ast-hfb-above-header-display":"","ast-hfb-below-header-display":"","ast-hfb-mobile-header-display":"","site-post-title":"","ast-breadcrumbs-content":"","ast-featured-img":"","footer-sml-layout":"","ast-disable-related-posts":"","theme-transparent-header-meta":"","adv-header-id-meta":"","stick-header-meta":"","header-above-stick-meta":"","header-main-stick-meta":"","header-below-stick-meta":"","astra-migrate-meta-layouts":"default","ast-page-background-enabled":"default","ast-page-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"ast-content-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-4)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-4)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-4)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-464","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.ricecookers.co.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/464","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.ricecookers.co.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.ricecookers.co.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.ricecookers.co.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.ricecookers.co.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=464"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.ricecookers.co.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/464\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":465,"href":"https:\/\/www.ricecookers.co.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/464\/revisions\/465"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.ricecookers.co.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=464"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}