Thai Sticky Rice With Nam Pla and Coconut Milk

We should just call this Happiness Rice, I think. From Bittman's, "The Best Recipes in the World."

• Ready In: 2 hrs 2 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1  cup sticky rice (glutinous)
• 1  cup coconut milk
• 1  tablespoon nam pla

Directions

1. Rinse rice. Soak it in water to cover for at least 1 hr and up to 24.
2. Drain, then wrap in cheesecloth. Put in a steamer above boiling water. Steam for about 30 minutes until tender.
3. Toss cooked rice with coconut milk and nam pla. Rewrap and steam (or microwave) for 5 more minutes to reheat.