Also Known As: STICKY RICE, PURPLE STICKY RICE, BLACK GLUTINOUS RICE, PURPLE RICE, INDONESIAN BLACK RICE, THAI BLACK RICE, SWEET RICE, BLACK SWEET RICE Product Info: Purple sticky rice is native to Thailand, but it is now also grown in California. Purple sticky rice has a sweet flavor, sticky texture and cooks up to a beautiful, shiny, indigo color. It pairs well with seafood and pork. Suggested Use: This rice is traditionally used as a dessert rice in Thailand. It also makes excelletn stuffings and side dishes. Ingredients: Rice. Basic Preparations: Rinse well. Place 1 cup rice and 2 cups unsalted water in pot with lid, bring to a boil, cover, and simmer on low for 40 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand 10 minutes. One cup dry yields 2 cups cooked.