Note :  Thai sticky is a particular variety of sweet rice, and you must not substitute it with other varieties using this method of cooking.

Method
1. Rinse the rice 2-3 times, until water runs clear.
2. Place the rinsed rice in a bowl and fill with cool water so the water is approximately 2-3 inches above the rice
3. Let the rice stand in water for 6-8 hours.

Steaming
1. Drain the rice, place it in a cheesecloth, wrap it up
2. put inside bamboo steamer.
3. Put 6-8 cups of water in sticky rice steamer and bring to a boil.
4. Then place bamboo steamer inside the sticky rice steamer

Be sure the bottom of the bamboo steamer does not touch the boiling water.

5. Place a standard 8 inch lid loosely over the top of the steamer
6. Steam the rice for 45 minutes (or until tender). Enjoy!