Sticky rice is a staple in many Asian cuisines, beloved for its texture and versatility in both savory and sweet dishes. Sticky rice’s unique texture enables you to form and shape it, making it ideal for dishes like sushi and onigiri. It can also be deliciously crispy when toasted or fried and is even enjoyed as a chewy, sticky element in many classic desserts. In its basic form, sticky rice is also delicious as an accompaniment to a meal or the base to a tasty rice bowl.
Minute Rice launched Sticky Rice Cups so that you can enjoy the delicious taste and unique texture of restaurant-style sticky rice at home. While making sticky rice can traditionally be a long process, Minute Sticky Rice Cups an excellent shortcut to help you get the texture and versatility of sticky rice in less time. Minute Sticky Rice Cups are ready in just one minute and perfectly portioned, so you can spend less time preparing your meal and more time enjoying.
While sticky rice is a great option for any rice dish, we’ve shared a few simple recipes to make the most of your Minute Sticky Rice Cups. From classic sushi to twists on Asian-inspired favorites, Minute Sticky Rice Cups make these dishes easy to prepare and customize without the time and effort of preparing traditional sticky rice. But the possibilities don’t stop with these recipes—sticky rice’s versatility and unique texture make it a delicious part of any meal!
Make the Most of Your Minute Sticky Rice Cups with These Recipes
Sushi
Sticky rice is typically used for sushi because its sticky texture allows it to hold its shape as you form it. Though sushi can feel complicated, with Minute Sticky Rice Cups ready in just one minute, you can enjoy preparing sushi yourself—without spending hours in the kitchen. Get ready to skip pricey takeout and enjoy fresh sushi at home!
For a simple sushi roll you can make in your own kitchen, start with this Easy California Roll. The classic combination of crab, avocado and cucumber is wrapped in sticky rice and nori for a delicious sushi roll ready in under 10 minutes. Or, try this Kimchi Vegetable Sushi for a meat-free option filled with crispy vegetables, creamy avocado and cream cheese, and spicy kimchi. Both of these rolls are made even more delicious when topped with spicy mayo or dipped in soy sauce! To make cutting the rolls easier, be sure to wet your knife before slicing to keep the rice from sticking.
Want to get a little more creative with your sushi? Try this Everything Bagel Salmon Crispy Nigiri, which is a unique dish that pairs classic Japanese nigiri with American breakfast flavors. After forming Minute Sticky Rice Cups into the traditional oval mounds needed for nigiri, in this recipe you air fry the rice until golden and crispy. Top the crispy rice with cream cheese and salmon, as well as everything bagel seasoning for a unique spin that adds a savory depth of flavor to this dish.
Asian-Inspired Favorites
Sticky rice is incredibly versatile and can be used in many Asian-inspired recipes beyond sushi. Because it’s easy to mold and shape, Minute Sticky Rice Cups are perfect to create these Spicy Crab Onigiri right at home. Sticky rice is easy to form into the classic triangle onigiri shape around a tasty filling of crab, spicy mayo and soy sauce. These delicious handheld treats are perfect for a light lunch or a fun party food! If you want to get creative with your onigiri fillings, be sure to place a little bit of each mixture on the tip of each triangle so that it can be differentiated from the others.
This Crispy Mini Rice Waffle with Ahi Tuna is a take on classic sushi flavors and ingredients that you can enjoy in minutes. This recipe uses a waffle maker to transform Minute Sticky Rice Cups into a crispy rice waffle for the perfect crunch, topped with fresh, sushi-grade tuna and a drizzle of ponzu sauce. You can mix up this recipe by topping it with your other favorite sushi proteins, like salmon or shrimp, to keep enjoying this dish over and over again!
Another classic dish made easy at home with Minute Sticky Rice Cups is this Chicken Stir Fry. Sticky rice is right at home cooked alongside chicken, tender vegetables and soy sauce. The beauty of this dish is that it can be customized based on what you have on hand and what you’re craving. Swap out the chicken for tofu or shrimp, change up the vegetables that you use or even incorporate frozen vegetables if you don’t have anything fresh on hand.
Minute Sticky Rice Cups are also a great base for Asian-inspired rice bowls—simply heat the rice cup, mix in your desired ingredients, toppings and sauces, and you’re ready to enjoy! Try this refreshing Asian Seaweed Salad for a light vegetarian meal made with seaweed, mango and sesame ginger dressing. This Poke Bowl is another quick and easy combination perfect for a lunch or quick dinner. Simply top a Minute Sticky Rice Cup with edamame, carrots, shrimp and a drizzle of poke sauce—or, build your own version with whatever tasty proteins and vegetables you have on hand.
Sticky Rice Desserts
Sticky rice’s texture and subtle flavor makes it a great base for many sweet dishes, as well as savory. Coconut milk, mango and sticky rice are a classic combination in Thai cuisine that’s both rich and refreshing. This Mango Sticky Rice Bowl is an easy version that you can prepare in just a few minutes at home whenever your sweet tooth hits. Simply add sugar and coconut milk to a Minute Sticky Rice Cup, then top with sliced mango and black sesame seeds and dig in.
For a delicious dessert that’s also fun to make, these Chocolate Drizzled Fruit Sushi Rolls are sure to be a hit. Combine Minute Sticky Rice Cups with coconut milk, sugar and vanilla to sweeten the rice before rolling into sushi rolls with strawberries and fruit leather. Drizzle with melted chocolate before serving, or experiment with other garnishes, like chopped nuts, mint or whipped cream!
Convenient Sticky Rice at Home
With new Minute Sticky Rice Cups, preparing delicious sticky rice dishes at home is incredibly quick and easy. The pre-portioned cups make it simple to prepare a quick meal, or serve multiple for a family meal everyone can enjoy. These recipes are just the start—the possibilities for delicious sticky rice meals are endless.
Minute Rice Cups come in a wide range of flavors, so there’s something for any kind of cuisine you’re craving. From spicy Hot Honey Chicken Seasoned Rice Cups to zesty Cilantro & Lime Rice Cups and everything in between, there’s something for any taste to help make your mealtime more delicious. Whatever flavor you’re in the mood for, all Minute Rice Cups are ready in just one minute and perfectly portioned to be the base of your next meal.
Get inspired with even more ways to use your Minute Rice Cups on our website, where we have hundreds of recipes to explore that help you make quick and easy meals at home and great Mix It Up rice bowl ideas to help you get started.
