Rice Flour

Rice flour is one of the staple ingredients in Asian cuisine, typically used in making sweet and savory cakes, pastries, and noodles.

 

What is Rice Flour?

Rice flour is a fine flour made from finely milled rice. It can be used in a wide variety of culinary uses and is a very popular base flour for many Asian cuisines. It can also be used as a thickener in sauces, a breading for fried dishes, and the base for various sweet and savory cakes.

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Is Rice Flour Gluten-Free?

Yes, it is gluten-free because it is made from rice.

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Rice Flour vs Sweet Rice Flour

Rice flour is made from medium or long-grain white rice. Meanwhile, sweet rice flour is made from glutinous flour. Both are not interchangeable and have different uses.

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Recipes with Rice Flour

• Es Cendol
• Kue Jongkong (Pandan Coconut Rice Pudding)
• Kue Lekker (Indonesian Crispy Crepes)
• Rempeyek Kacang (Peanut Rice Crackers)