Rinse glutinous rice 3 to 5 times until the water runs mostly clear
Soak the rice in water for 4 to 8 hours or overnight
Drain the soaked rice thoroughly
Place the rice in a steamer lined with cheesecloth or a clean cloth
Steam over boiling water for 20 to 30 minutes
Flip or stir the rice halfway through steaming for even cooking
Add a little hot water if the rice seems dry
Steam until the grains are tender, sticky, and translucent
Remove from heat and let it rest for 5 minutes
Serve warm or use in your recipe