Aromatic Sticky Rice

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I made this in a cooking class at leith's in london. It's a very simple rice that always turns out like the rice served in thai restaurants in london.

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Steps

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Put all the ingredients into a large saucepan and let stand for five minutes.

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Cover the pan and bring to a boil , then reduce the heat and cook over a low heat for 10 minutes until the water is absorbed.

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Remove the pan from the heat and allow to stand covered for five further minutes.

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Remove the flavourings , if wished , and pile into a serving dish.

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Serve immediately , while very hot.

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Ingredients

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jasmine rice, water, lemongrass, red chile, fresh gingerroot, garlic