When the sticky rice is done, place it into a mixing bowl and immediately pour the hot syrup over the rice. Stir to break up any lumps, then cover with a lid, and let sit for 20 minutes.

Since glutinous rice is starchy, it develops a sticky texture once cooked, giving the dessert a hearty consistency. This centuries-old treat is also known for its sweet, creamy and refreshing flavors.

However, remember that it doesn’t have the same sweet taste and sticky quality as glutinous rice flour, so it might not be ...

And if you’re intrigued — but not entirely sold on finger food — come in for the sweet purple sticky rice dessert, anyway. This one, you eat with a fork.

Spoon the fruit over the warm, sweet sticky rice and garnish with toasted sesame seeds and a squeeze of fresh lime. Recipe information. Total Time. 40 minutes plus soaking. Yield. 4 servings.

When I was in college, I accompanied my parents on a trip to Thailand. My memories of that time are accessible only through a haze of powerful emotions, because my reason for tagging along was that I ...