ข้าวเหนียว (Khao Niaw): Sticky Rice and the Northern Tradition
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Origin
Sticky rice (khao niaw — glutinous rice) is the staple grain of Northern and Northeastern Thailand (Isaan), and its preparation and consumption are fundamentally different from jasmine rice. The sticky rice tradition of Northern Thailand reflects the cultural connection with Laos — the two regions share the same rice variety, the same preparation technique, and the same eating tradition (eating with the hands, using sticky rice as both utensil and food).
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Description
The complete sticky rice tradition of Northern and Northeastern Thailand.
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The Thread
—Laotian khao niaw (same preparation — identical tradition across the border), Japanese mochi (same glutinous rice — pounded rather than steamed and eaten whole), Chinese nuomi (same glutinous rice — w
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Flavour Context
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