Sticky rice

The staple in Northeast Thailand is a sticky rice. It comes from Laotian roots. It is usually carried in a bamboo woven basket from small to very large (like a basket). Pictured is a small one. Put the top on and there is a string to shoulder it. It is the day's lunch box. The rice is scooped ot with the finger and rolled up in a nickel sized ball then mashed into some other vegies, etc and popped into the mouth,