Sticky rice is a mainstay in desserts and dumplings, breakfast dishes and rice cakes. Treasured for its chewy texture and delicate sweetness, it’s popular in myriad countries around the globe.

Wondering what makes sticky rice unique? Is jasmine rice sticky rice? Can any type of rice be used to make your favorite sticky-rice recipes? From what it is, how to cook it, when to use it and how to make sticky rice with jasmine rice, we’ve got all the answers you crave!