1. Soak rice grains overnight.
2. Wash and drain in a bamboo basket until water is clear and smells fresh.
3. Rinse or wet the top part of the steamer (to prevent rice from sticking) and put rice in it.
4. Place the steamer on a pot with 3 liters of water in it. Seal the seam between the lower and top parts with a strip of wet cloth.
5. Steam for 20 minutes, testing it for being done by picking up some rice to see if the rice is tender, and not sticking to the hand.
6. Slightly wet a tray by sprinkling a little water on it to prevent the rice from sticking.
7. Pour the steamed rice onto the tray. Turn a couple of times with a wooden spatula to let the steam out to prevent the rice from becoming soggy or damp.
8. Put the rice in a woven box (kratip) or any other container that will keep it warm. Line the container with a piece of white cloth first.