Puffed rice cakes facts for kids
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| Type | Snack |
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| Main ingredients | Puffed rice |
| 340 kcal (1424 kJ) | |
A puffed rice cake is a light, crunchy food. It's made from puffed rice pressed into a flat, round shape. People often eat it as a quick snack. You can also use it as a base for other tasty toppings.
Puffed rice cakes are usually low in calories. They don't have many nutrients, but they are a popular choice. Many people eat them when they want a lighter snack. They can be a good substitute for bread or other foods with more calories.
You can find puffed rice cakes in many different flavors. Some common ones are chicken, sweet chili, and cheese. Other popular flavors include butter, chocolate, caramel, salt and vinegar, or apple cinnamon. Most rice cakes are round, but you can also find square ones.
What is "Wor Bar"?
Wor Bar is a traditional food that comes from scorched rice. In Mandarin, it's called Guoba, which means "pot's burnt." This refers to the slightly browned rice that sticks to the bottom of clay pots when cooking.
When the rice gets a little burnt, it forms a single, crispy piece. This gives it a slightly smoky flavor. People might brew Wor Bar into a tea. It can also be served as part of a main meal. For example, you can pour savory meat sauces over the heated puffed rice cake.
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American puffed rice cakes
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Chinese puffed rice cakes
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Korean jeopsi-ppeong-twigi (plate-shaped puffed rice cakes)
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Korean garae-tteok-ppeong-twigi made from sliced rice cakes
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Korean nurungji-ppeong-twigi made from scorched rice
